Practice question
A torture-obtained statement is offered in a prosecution against the alleged torturer to prove the torture, rather than against the victim for the underlying offense. An objection says Section 8 contains no exception for any use. Which is best?
- Every use is forbidden even against a torturer.
- Section 8 expressly permits the stated exception for evidence against persons accused of committing torture.
- The exception permits every unrelated use against the victim.
- The statement automatically convicts the torturer without proof.
- A private agreement alone creates the exception.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 9745, Anti-Torture Act of 2009: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9745_2009.html Section 8.
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