RA 9745 (Anti-Torture Act of 2009) Section 18

Compensation to Victims of Torture.

Section 18

SEC. 18. Compensation to Victims of Torture. — Any person who has suffered torture shall have the right to claim for compensation as provided for under Republic Act No. 7309: Provided, That in no case shall compensation be any lower than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00). Victims of torture shall also have the right to claim for compensation from such other financial relief programs that may be made available to him/her under existing law and rules and regulations.

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