Amending Corruption of Minors Penalty

Amending Corruption of Minors Penalty

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Title Supreme Court: Amending Corruption of Minors Penalty

Law: Batas Pambansa Blg. 92

Decision Date: Dec 24, 1980

An amendment to the Philippine Penal Code increases the penalty for corruption of minors, defining it as the promotion or facilitation of underage prostitution or corruption for the satisfaction of another person's lust.

revised penal code

corruption of minors

Legal basis and amendment made

Section 1 amends Article 340 of the Revised Penal Code.
The amendment modifies both the definition of “Corruption of Minors” and the corresponding penalty structure under Art. 340.

Definition of corruption of minors

Art. 340 defines the offense as committed by any person who promotes or facilitates:
- the prostitution of persons underage; or
- the corruption of persons underage.
The purpose element is to satisfy the lust of another.
The offense is expressly tied to persons underage.

Penalty and enhanced liability for public officers

Art. 340 provides that the offender is punished by prision mayor.
Art. 340 further provides that if the culprit is a public officer or employee, including a person employed in government-owned or controlled corporations, the offender shall also suffer the penalty of temporary absolute disqualification.

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