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Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998 (Rape Shield Law)

AN ACT PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AND PROTECTION FOR RAPE VICTIMS, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE A RAPE CRISIS CENTER IN EVERY PROVINCE AND CITY, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Republic Act No. 8505 (R.A. No. 8505) | 1998-02-13

Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Tenth Congress
 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled::
 
Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998."
 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to provide necessary assistance and protection for rape victims. Towards this end, the government shall coordinate its various agencies and non-government organizations to work hand in hand for the establishment and operation of a...