Thursday, July 31, 2014

R.A. 7610 - Special Protection of Children against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination

Children exploited in prostitution and sexual abuse ("CEPSA")
Children, male or female, who for consideration (money/profit) or due to force/influence (by an adult/syndicate) indulge in sex or lascivious acts.

Prohibited acts
- Child prostitution
- Attempt to commit child prostitution
- Child trafficking
- Attempt to commit child trafficking
- Obscene publications and indecent shows

Who are liable
- Those who promote, facilitate or induce CEPSA
- Those who commit sex / lascivious acts with CEPSA
- Those who profit therefrom 

R.A. 9372 - Human Security Act of 2007

During investigation or interrogation for the crime of terrorism or conspiracy to commit terrorism, no torture, coercion or other acts which vitiate free will (e.g. acts which inflict physical pain, or mental, moral or psychological pressure) may be used. Otherwise, all evidence obtained from detained person through said acts shall not be admissible as evidence in any hearing, investigation, proceeding or inquiry.