Amendment to Revised Penal Code on Rape

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Republic Act No. 4652: Amendment to Revised Penal Code on Rape

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment to Revised Penal Code on Rape

Law: Republic Act No. 4652

Decision Date: Jun 14, 1966

A law enacted in 1966 grants the Philippine Monorail Transit System, Incorporated (PMTSI) a franchise to operate a monorail transportation service in Manila and Cebu City, with obligations to use modern equipment, commence construction within three years, and pay taxes as required by law.

Penalties for Rape

The baseline penalty for rape is reclusion perpetua (life imprisonment).
If rape is committed with a deadly weapon or by two or more persons, the penalty ranges from reclusion perpetua to death.

Penalty for Insanity Resulting from Rape

If the victim becomes insane as a result or on the occasion of the rape, the penalty imposed is death.

Penalties Related to Homicide Connected with Rape

If rape is attempted or frustrated and a homicide is committed by reason or on the occasion thereof, the penalty is death.
If a homicide is committed by reason or on the occasion of a successful rape, the penalty is death.

Effectivity Clause

The provisions of this Act take effect immediately upon its approval on June 20, 1964.

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