THEMATIC OUTPUT
RA 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2013)
Republic Act No. 10364, known as the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2013, this act is strengthens the Philippines' commitment to combating human trafficking by amending and reinforcing the provisions of the earlier RA 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003). Enacted on February 6, 2013, this law improves victim protections, broadens the definition of trafficking, and increases penalties for perpetrators.
The law deepens the definition of human trafficking to include new types of exploitation, such as online exploitation, child labor, and organ trafficking. It encompasses acts that promote trafficking, such as the recruitment, transportation, and harboring of individuals for exploitation, both within and outside of the country. The amendment includes contemporary trafficking methods, particularly those involving the internet and technology.
RA 10364 improves the law enforcement by allowing authorities to pursue trafficking crimes even without a formal complaint from the victims. With this law ,should requires stronger and better coordination among government authorities, and improved victim protection services.It also provides heavier penalties on traffickers, accomplices, and those who hinder justice or assist traffickers, ensuring that those who are guilty
RA 8353 (The Anti-Rape Law of 1997)
The Republic Act No. 8353 it is an Anti-Rape Law of 1997, it is strengthened the legal framework to prevent rape in the Philippines. On September 30, 1997, this law enacted and changed the definition of rape from a crime against chastity to a crime against the person, and also recognize the violation of an individual's dignity. It revised and amended portions of the Revised Penal Code by providing victims additional protection and tougher penalties for offenders.
This law enhancing the definition of rape by including not only vaginal penetration, but also different kinds of sexual assault. Rape is referred to as the use of violence, intimidation, or deprivation of reason, or when the victim is under the age of 12. It also punishes actions such as putting items or equipment into the vaginal or anal orifice without consent. It recognized the various ways in which sexual abuse can occur and established a legal foundation for more effective prosecution.
The recognizing of marital rape in RA 8353 is an important instance, as it recognizes that nonconsensual sex within marriage is rape. This questioned established notions of spousal consent and aimed to defend the rights of married people. By addressing these challenges, RA 8353 made huge progress in protecting human rights, promoting gender equality, and securing justice for victims of sexual abuse.
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