Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged cruel and inhuman treatment of a crime suspect in Tondo, Manila
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over an alleged incident of cruel and inhuman treatment of a person suspected of theft (akyat bahay) in Tondo, Manila. The Commission believes that crimes must be punished. But, at the same time, the Constitution and other pertinent laws, such as the Anti-Torture Act of 2009 […]