Anti-Exploitation of Non-Christian Tribes Act

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Act No. 2399: Anti-Exploitation of Non-Christian Tribes Act

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Title Supreme Court: Anti-Exploitation of Non-Christian Tribes Act

Law: Act No. 2399

Decision Date: Mar 27, 1914

The Philippine Law extends the prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude to the territory inhabited by Moros or other non-Christian tribes, penalizing the exploitation or exhibition of uncivilized persons for profit.

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Prohibition Against Exploiting or Exhibiting Non-Christian Tribal Members

It is unlawful to take away, transport, contract with, or place on board any vessel any uncivilized person or member of a non-Christian tribe for the purpose of exploiting or exhibiting them as a spectacle.
The law covers actions both within the Philippine Islands and elsewhere.
The offense also includes attempts and acts of aiding or abetting these prohibited activities.
Penalties include fines of up to ten thousand pesos and imprisonment for up to five years.

Repeal of Conflicting Laws

Any existing laws or parts of laws that conflict with this Act are repealed to the extent of the inconsistency.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on March 27, 1914.

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