Practice question
An investigator intentionally inflicts severe mental suffering on a detainee to obtain information, with the participation of an agent of a person in authority. Does the absence of physical wounds alone rule out torture under RA 9745?
- Yes; only visible wounds qualify.
- No; the statutory definition includes severe mental suffering under the specified circumstances.
- Yes; only permanent bodily disability qualifies.
- Yes; only a completed confession can qualify.
- Yes; interrogation is categorically exempt.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9745_2009.html — RA 9745, Sections 3–4.
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