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Practice question: Anti-Torture Act (RA 9745, Secs. 3–8 and 13–16)

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does RA 9745 recognize a state of war as a justification for torture?
  1. Yes, whenever an officer invokes necessity.
  2. Yes, for all military detainees.
  3. Yes, if no written confession results.
  4. No; Section 6 expressly excludes that justification.
  5. Yes, whenever superior officers approve.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9745_2009.html — RA 9745, Section 6.

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