Criminal Liability and Involvement

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What is a way an individual can commit a crime according to the principles of criminal liability?

  • Jointly with another person (correct)
  • Through a non-criminal third party
  • As a victim of the crime
  • As a witness to the crime

What is an example of aiding the commission of a crime?

  • Witnessing a crime
  • Preventing a crime from occurring
  • Reporting a crime to the authorities
  • Soliciting the commission of a crime (correct)

What is required for criminal liability in the context of international armed conflict?

  • The crime must be committed through another person
  • The crime must be committed with criminal intent (correct)
  • The crime must be committed by a state actor
  • The crime must be committed jointly with another person

What is not a basis for criminal liability under humanitarian law?

<p>Committing a crime under duress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'through another person' provision in the context of criminal liability?

<p>It holds the individual responsible for the actions of the other person (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key element in the commission of a war crime by a group of persons?

<p>Common purpose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of criminal liability in the context of international armed conflict?

<p>Individuals and groups who contribute to the commission of crimes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of 'acting with a common purpose' in the context of genocide?

<p>It is a key element in establishing criminal liability for genocide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of contributing to the commission of a war crime by a group of persons acting with a common purpose?

<p>Criminal liability extends to all members of the group (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'attempted commission' in the context of international humanitarian law?

<p>It is a key element in establishing criminal liability for attempted crimes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for committing acts under Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this Act?

<p>Reclusion perpetua with a fine ranging from Php 100,000.00 to Php 500,000.00 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the fine imposed for committing acts under Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this Act?

<p>Php 100,000.00 to Php 500,000.00 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the penalty of reclusion perpetua under this Act?

<p>Medium to maximum period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a penalty for committing acts under Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this Act?

<p>Imprisonment of 10 to 20 years (A), Reclusion temporal (C), Life imprisonment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the penalty imposed under this Act?

<p>To deter others from committing similar acts (C), To punish the offender (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Criminal Liability

  • A person can be held criminally liable for a crime if they commit it:
    • As an individual
    • Jointly with another person
    • Through another person, regardless of whether that person is criminally responsible

Types of Criminal Involvement

  • A person can be involved in a crime in the following ways:
    • Ordering the commission of a crime
    • Soliciting the commission of a crime
    • Inducing the commission of a crime
    • Contributing to the commission or attempted commission of a crime by a group of people with a common purpose

Penalties for Criminal Involvement

  • Any person found guilty of committing a crime under Sections 4, 5, and 6 of the Act shall be punished with:
    • Reclusion perpetua (medium to maximum period)
    • A fine ranging from ₱100,000.00 to ₱500,000.00

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