Increase Penalties for Perjury, Revised Penal Code

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Republic Act No. 11594: Increase Penalties for Perjury, Revised Penal Code

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Increase Penalties for Perjury, Revised Penal Code

Law: Republic Act No. 11594

Decision Date: Oct 29, 2021

Republic Act No. 11594 increases penalties for perjury in the Philippines, amending Articles 183 and 184 of the Revised Penal Code.

Law Summary

Offering False Testimony in Evidence Under Article 184

Any person willfully and knowingly presenting a false witness or testimony in judicial or official proceedings commits false testimony.
Such offenders shall suffer the penalties prescribed for this offense.

Severability Clause

If any part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, this will not affect the validity or effectiveness of other provisions.

Repealing Clause

Existing laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or amended accordingly.

Effectivity Clause

The Act takes effect 15 days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

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