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Jun 29, 2011 statutory rape parental liability revised penal code child protection reclusion perpetua supreme court

Parental Liability in Statutory Rape: Philippine Law and Child Protection

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies statutory rape by a parent, penalties under RA 9346, and damages awarded to minor victims.

Dec 18, 2000 qualified rape parental liability acts of lasciviousness r.a. 7610 child abuse criminal law

Protecting Children: Understanding Qualified Rape and Parental Liability in the Philippines

The Supreme Court affirms the death penalty for a father who raped his daughter, clarifying qualified rape and accomplice liability.