republic act no. 8353 september 30, 1997. an act expanding the definition of the crime of rape, reclassifying the same as a crime against persons, amending for the purpose act no. 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the revised penal code, and for other purposes

1997年9月30日 · Republic Act 8353: The Anti-Rape Law of 1997 “AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF THE CRIME OF RAPE, RECLASSIFYING THE SAME AS A CRIME AGAINST PERSONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AND FOR THE PURPOSES”

Rape violates a person’s well being and not just ones virginity or purity. The law considers that any person, whether a prostituted person, non-virgin or one who has an active sexual life may be victimized by rape. By declaring that rape is a crime against persons, the law no longer considers it as a private crime.

[republic act 8353] an act expanding the definition of the crime of rape, reclassifying the same as a crime against persons, amending for the purpose act no. 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the revised penal code, and for other purposes section 1. short title. – this act shall be known as “the anti-rape law of 1997.” sec. 2.

RA 8353 provides that rape is committed by “a man who shall have carnal knowledge of a woman under any of the following circumstances: a) Through force, threat, or intimidation; b) When the offended party is deprived of reason or otherwise unconscious;

1997年9月30日 · Republic Act No. 8353 Full Title AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF THE CRIME OF RAPE, RECLASSIFYING THE SAME AS A CRIME AGAINST PERSONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Rape is reclassified as a Crime Against Persons under Title Eight of Chapter Three of the Revised Penal Code. The definition of rape includes various circumstances under which it can be committed, emphasizing the lack of consent and the use of force or deception. Through force, threat, or intimidation.

Republic Act No. 8353 September 30, 1997. AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF THE CRIME OF RAPE, RECLASSIFYING THE SAME AS A CRIME AGAINST PERSONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.