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Jun 13, 2012 rape mental retardation revised penal code criminal law consent philippine jurisprudence

Rape of a Person with Mental Retardation: What People v. Bayrante Teaches

In People v. Bayrante, the Supreme Court affirmed rape convictions where the victim had mild mental retardation, ruling that mental deficiency negates consent.

Mar 28, 2000 criminal-law rape mental-disability credibility revised-penal-code supreme-court

Protecting the Credibility of Testimony From Persons With Mental Disabilities in Rape Cases

How Philippine courts assess rape testimony from mentally disabled victims, and why mental deficiency does not diminish credibility.

Mar 3, 2000 criminal law rape mental deficiency victim credibility civil indemnity moral damages

Protecting the Vulnerable: Rape of a Person with Mental Deficiencies and Victim Credibility

The Supreme Court affirms rape conviction where the victim has mild mental retardation, clarifying that mental deficiency does not undermine credibility.