Practice question
Does RA9745 allow a public emergency to justify torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment?
- No
- Yes, emergencies automatically authorize torture
- Only an officer’s preference matters
- Only a written emergency notice is needed
- Yes, suspects have no protection during emergencies
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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