Republic Act No. 4111
Year:
1964
Category:
Other
Date Approved:
June 20, 1964
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This act amends Article 335 of the Revised Penal Code, defining the circumstances under which rape is committed and stipulating the penalties for such crimes. It establishes severe penalties, including death, for certain conditions related to the commission of rape.Full Text
REPUBLIC ACT No. 4111
AN ACT TO AMEND FURTHER ARTICLE THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE. (Re rape)
Section 1. Article Three hundred and thirty-five of the Revised Penal Code is hereby further amended to read as follows:
"Art. 335. When and how rape is committed Penalties. Rape is committed by having carnal knowledge of a woman under any of the following circumstances:
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 20, 1964
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