Hawai‘i takes a stand against cruelty with a new law that defines and criminalizes torture as a Class A felony. Signed on May 30, 2025, this legislation addresses gaps in previous laws, ensuring greater protection for vulnerable victims. Learn what constitutes torture, who is protected, and how this law empowers justice for victims.
Read more here: Governor Signs Groundbreaking Torture Bill into Hawai‘i Law with Full Support from HPD Homicide Detail
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Read the full media release issued by the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office: Honolulu Prosecutor’s Torture Bill Signed Into Law.
Read Act 147, Relating to Torture.