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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Art. 3, Sec. 121987 Constitution, Art. III, Sec. 12
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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services of counsel, he must be provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of counsel.
No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the free will shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention are prohibited.
Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof shall be inadmissible in evidence against him.
The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this Section as well as compensation to the rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their families.
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