RP vs. selected Southeast Asian Countries: A comparative law study on rape

Date of Publication

2006

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Legal Management

Subject Categories

Commercial Law

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Commercial Law

Thesis Adviser

Judge Reynaldo G. Ros

Defense Panel Member

Fe Vicencio
Jose Reyes

Abstract/Summary

Rape has been committed ever since the early beginnings of civilization: Probably for much of human history, rape, violence and war have often occurred in connection with one another. In the twentieth century, the use of rape as a weapon of war has been well documented and addressed by NGOs as well as the United Nations and national governments.

In the Philippines, the primary source of rape laws is the Anti-Rape Law of 1997, which expanded and clarified the provisions on rape in the Revised Penal Code. In order to get a better understanding of the rape laws in our country, as well as to see if any revisions and improvements can be made, the researchers chose to conduct a comparative study of the rape laws in the Philippines and those of selected Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia Indonesia and Singapore. The researchers acquired the rape laws of these countries from their respective penal codes and rules of criminal procedure. They also gathered information with respect to their culture, society, and religion which could have influenced their laws. The end of this paper is to point out significant differences and forward recommendations for the improvement of the rape laws in the Philippines.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU16961

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

85 leaves

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