Abolition of Garrote; Execution by Hanging

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Abolition of Garrote; Execution by Hanging

Law: Act No. 451

Decision Date: Sep 2, 1902

The Philippine Law, Act No. 451, abolished the use of the garrote and introduced execution by hanging for criminals sentenced to death, with exceptions for pending prosecutions and offenses committed before the enactment of the law.

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