The Prevention of Rape and Human Trafficking Act




Because they specifically target two important types of violence against women—rape and human trafficking—RA 8353 (The Anti-Rape Law of 1997) and RA 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2013) were chosen.



Rape is a serious crime involving non-consensual sexual penetration, often accompanied by force or manipulation. It is a form of sexual violence that inflicts significant physical and emotional harm on the victim. While the legal definition of rape may vary across jurisdictions, the core element remains the same. The government implemented a law to address this issue: the RA (The Anti-Rape Law of 1997).


The law considers that any person, whether a prostituted person, non-virgin, or one who has an active sexual life may be victimized by rape.RA 8353 strengthened the penalty for violators and extended the term of adultery to encompass previously undefined activities. Notwithstanding these improvements, there were still issues, including trouble gathering evidence, prejudices in society that affected victims' credibility, and a general dearth of all-encompassing support networks for survivors. The effectiveness of the law has been a subject of continuous debate, despite its intention to address the systemic problems associated with rape.


• RA 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2013): This law acknowledges the important connection between violence against women and human trafficking. It broadens the definition of trafficking to encompass practices including forced labor, sexual exploitation, and financial bondage and toughens the punishments for trafficking violations. In order to address the transnational dimension of this crime and its terrible effects on women and girls, the legislation places a strong emphasis on victim protection, rehabilitation, and international cooperation.




References:

https://cpcabrisbane.org/Kasama/2003/V17n4/AntiTraffickingAct.htm

https://law.upd.edu.ph/assessing-and-advancing-anti-rape-laws-in-the-philippines/

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