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.

Law Summary

Substitution by Hanging

All individuals subsequently sentenced to death shall be executed by hanging.
Execution by hanging requires suspension by the neck until death.
The time, place, and personnel responsible for executions remain governed by existing or future legislation.

Applicability to Pending and Past Offenses

The Act does not affect prosecutions that are already pending at the time of enactment.
Prosecutions initiated after the Act for offenses committed prior to its enactment will still follow existing Spanish laws regarding execution methods.

Legislative Process and Expediency

The Act acknowledges the need for swift enactment in the interest of public good.
Expedited passage was executed in accordance with a procedural law enacted on September 26, 1900, governing the order of procedure by the Philippine Commission.

Effective Date

The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on September 2, 1902.

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