Title
Kidnapping and serious illegal detention penalties
Law
Republic Act No. 1084
Decision Date
Jun 15, 1954
An amendment to the Revised Penal Code in the Philippines clarifies and defines penalties for kidnapping and serious illegal detention, including increased penalties for prolonged captivity, use of deception, violence, targeting vulnerable individuals, and extortion of ransom.

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