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
Accession Number
TU16961
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
85 leaves
Recommended Citation
Calalang, M. O., & Chua, C. S. (2006). RP vs. selected Southeast Asian Countries: A comparative law study on rape. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/17708
