Rights Protection Department Finds Teacher's Punishment of 800 Sit-Ups Violates Torture Prevention Law

The Rights Protection Department has determined that a middle school teacher's punishment of forcing a 13-year-old student to do 800 sit-ups potentially violates the Torture Prevention Act. The incident occurred after the student failed five midterm exams and did not submit assigned work. The teacher ordered the punishment to be performed in front of other students, causing physical pain that required medical attention. The deputy director of the Rights and Liberties Department noted that the punishment potentially constitutes a violation of human dignity laws, as it exceeded physical limits and caused significant bodily harm. The local education office has transferred the teacher and initiated an investigation within seven days.