Practice question
A custodian inflicts proved severe psychological torture but argues that no visible wound means no possible prohibited treatment. What is the flaw?
- No detainee may complain until release
- Every injury must leave a scar
- Only broken bones can violate dignity
- Psychological harm is excluded in custody
- The law expressly includes psychological and mental torture
Legal references
- Constitution Article III Section 19; RA9745 Sections3-6, punishment and absolute torture prohibition: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html ; https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9745_2009.html
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