Date of Publication

2015

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Juris Doctor

Subject Categories

Civil Rights and Discrimination

College

College of Law

Department/Unit

Law

Thesis Adviser

Vyva Victoria M. Aguirre

Defense Panel Chair

Milagros Cristobal

Defense Panel Member

Pura Calleja
Katrina Chua

Abstract/Summary

The prison and detentions facilities are not suitable for pregnant women and their unborn children. Various human rights violations are committed not only against them but also against their babies. There is no effective remedy under the law that would sufficiently protect them. The existing laws of the country are insufficient to provide the appropriate protection they need. Prison policies are ineffective since there is no uniformity among the different detention facilities and it cannot easily be determined whether there is compliance. The current treatment of pregnant prisoners violates not only the Constitution but also the various International Laws. A law must be enacted, in accordance with Article III, Sec. 19 (2) of the Constitution, to protect pregnant prisoners and their unborn child from the degrading treatment that they receive. The law should not only protect their rights but it should also put into consideration the best interests of the child.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

TG05877; CDTG005877

Keywords

Pregnant women—Philippines—Legal status, laws, etc.; Children of women prisoners—Philippines; Women prisoners—Philippines

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1-11-2023

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