Types of Torture - Physical and Mental

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Which of the following is considered an act of physical torture based on the text?

Preparing a prisoner for public humiliation

Blindfolding (correct)

Prolonged interrogation

Threatening a person with execution

What makes a confession obtained through torture inadmissible in court proceedings?

If it is used as evidence against the accused of committing torture (correct)

If it undermines a person's dignity and morale

If it is obtained through prolonged interrogation

If it involves threats against relatives

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an act of mental/psychological torture in the text?

Preparing a prisoner for a 'show trial'

Threatening a person with bodily harm (correct)

Denial of sleep or rest

Confinement in secret detention places

In the context of torture as a separate crime, what does the text mention about its treatment compared to other crimes committed during the act?

It shall not be absorbed by any other crime committed during the act Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is considered an offense against religious feelings based on the text?

Preparing a prisoner for public humiliation Signup and view all the answers

What exception is mentioned in the text regarding the use of confessions obtained through torture?

If it is used against those accused of committing torture Signup and view all the answers

What are the two elements required for an act to be considered as offending the religious feelings?

Done in a place devoted to religious worship and during the celebration of a religious ceremony Signup and view all the answers

What is an act that can be considered notoriously offensive against religious feelings?

Mocking or attempting to damage an object of religious veneration Signup and view all the answers

What is the corresponding penalty for offending religious feelings as per the text?

Arresto Mayor in its maximum period and Prision Correccional in its minimum period Signup and view all the answers

Under the Anti-Torture Act, which of the following actions constitute physical torture?

Food deprivation or forcible feeding with spoiled food or excreta Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT considered physical torture under the Anti-Torture Act based on the text?

Participating in sports competitions Signup and view all the answers

What is one form of treatment or punishment that constitutes physical torture according to the text?

Electric shock Signup and view all the answers

Who can be held liable as an accessory for torture under Sec. 17 RA 9745?

A public officer who knows torture is being committed but did not participate Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario could make a superior military officer liable for the crime of torture?

Cooperating in the acts of torture Signup and view all the answers

What action by a commanding officer can lead to liability for the crime of torture?

Allowing, by act or omission, the commission of torture Signup and view all the answers

What is a right granted to victims under Sec. 17 RA 9745?

Right to claim for compensation not less than Ten Thousand Pesos Signup and view all the answers

Under Sec. 17 RA 9745, who can be held liable as an accessory for torture?

A public officer who has knowledge that torture is being committed but did not participate Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario can a public officer be held liable as an accessory under Sec. 17 RA 9745?

Having knowledge that torture is being committed and not intervening Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical Torture

Act of physical torture: inflicting severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, upon a person to obtain information, punishment, or intimidation.
Physical torture includes: beating, burning, electric shock, forced injection of any substance, and mutilation.

Mental/Psychological Torture

Acts of mental/psychological torture: threats, intimidation, humiliation, and other forms of psychological manipulation.
Not mentioned as an act of mental/psychological torture: none mentioned.

Torture as a Separate Crime

Torture is considered a separate crime, and it is treated as an aggravated form of other crimes committed during the act.

Offending Religious Feelings

Act that can be considered notoriously offensive against religious feelings: desecration of a place of worship or any religious venerated object.
Two elements required for an act to be considered as offending religious feelings: the act must be committed with deliberate intent to offend religious feelings, and the act must be notoriously offensive.
Penalty for offending religious feelings: imprisonment of not less than 6 months and 1 day, but not more than 1 year and a fine of not more than P10,000.

Confessions Obtained through Torture

Exception: if the torture is committed by a private person, the confession may be admitted in evidence if the accused affirmatively waives the inadmissibility of the confession.

Liability for Torture

Under Sec. 17 RA 9745, a superior military officer can be held liable for the crime of torture if they knew or should have known that torture was being committed by their subordinates, but failed to prevent or report it.
A public officer can be held liable as an accessory if they had knowledge of the commission of torture, but failed to prevent or report it.
A commanding officer can be held liable if they gave the order, allowed, or tolerated the commission of torture.
A person who aids or abets the commission of torture can be held liable as an accessory.
Right granted to victims under Sec. 17 RA 9745: the right to compensation and rehabilitation.

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This quiz covers different types of torture including physical torture like exposure to the elements and analogous acts, as well as mental and psychological torture like blindfolding, threats, solitary confinement, and prolonged interrogation.