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

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

What is the general evidentiary rule for a statement obtained as a result of torture under Section 8?
  1. It is always admissible if signed.
  2. It is admissible whenever police retain a copy.
  3. It is admissible if repeated to a second officer.
  4. It is automatically proof of guilt.
  5. It is inadmissible, except for use against persons accused of committing torture.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9745_2009.html — RA 9745, Section 8.

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