Primer on Republic Act No. 8353: “Anti-Rape Law of 1997” and Republic Act No. 8505 “Rape Victim Assistance and Protection of 1998”

Republic Act No. 8353: "Anti-Rape Law of 1997" and Republic Act No. 8505 "Rape Victim Assistance and Protection of 1998"


A booklet on Republic Act No. 8353 also known as the “Anti-Rape Law of 1997 and Republic Act No. 8505 also known as the “Rape Victim Assitance and Protection Act of 1998”. This contains the full-text of the said laws and their implementing rules and regulations (IRR). The Rape Victim Assitance and Protection of 1998 will provide necessary assistance and protection for rape survivors by establishment and operation of rape crisis center in every provice and city to protect and assist rape survivors in the litigation of their cases and their recovery.

Asset Type:Publications
Collection:Philippine Commission on Women
Subject:Republic Act 8353, Republic Act 8505, Rape, Violence Against Women, Gender-Based Violence, Women’s Human Rights. VAW, VAW Service Providers
Author:Philippine Commission on Women
Publisher:Philippine Commission on Women
Publication Date:2020

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