MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the torture of supposed robbery suspect who died in Coron, Palawan, reminding law enforcers that laws, like the Republic Act No. 9745 or the Anti-Torture Act of 2009, exist to prevent such practices.
CHR deputy spokesperson Marc Louis Siapno stressed on Friday that all forms of torture for whatever purpose — whether to inflict mental or physical pain — is illegal and unacceptable.
“CHR condemns any act that amounts to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, as also suggested in this incident,” Siapno said in a statement.
“CHR, as the country’s independent nationa…
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