9 Questions
What does R.A. No. 9262 aim to promote?
The protection and safety of victims of violence against women and children.
In the case of Reyes v. People, what did the Supreme Court emphasize regarding the interpretation of R.A. No. 9262?
The intent of the legislature for liberal construction to best ensure the attainment of the object of the law according to its true intent, meaning, and spirit.
According to the Supreme Court in AAA v. People, what are the elements that must be present for a conviction under the VAWC Act?
- The offended party is a woman and/or her child or children; 2) The woman is either the wife or former wife of the offender, or is a woman with whom the offender has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or is a woman with whom such offender has a common child.
What is the subject of the VAWC Act, as highlighted by the Supreme Court in the past two years?
Several Philippine Supreme Court cases.
What did the Supreme Court stress about the express language of R.A. No. 9262 in Reyes v. People?
The intent of the legislature for liberal construction as will best ensure the attainment of the object of the law according to its true intent, meaning, and spirit.
According to the Supreme Court in AAA v. People, the elements that must be present for a conviction under the VAWC Act are: (1) The offended party is a woman and/or her child or children; (2) The woman is either the wife or former wife of the offender, or is a woman with whom the offender has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or is a woman with whom such offender has a common child. As
enumerated
In Reyes v. People, the Supreme Court held the following: the express language of R.A. No. 9262 reflects the ______ of the legislature for liberal construction as will best ensure the attainment of the object of the law according to its true ______, meaning and spirit — to promote the protection and safety of victims of violence against women and children. In AAA v. People, the Supreme Court enumerated the elements that must be present for a conviction under the VAWC Act, as follows: (1) The offended party is a woman and/or her child or children; (2) The woman is either the wife or former wife of the offender, or is a woman with whom the offender has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or is a woman with whom such offender has a common child. As
intent
Some of the notable decisions by the Supreme Court on the VAWC Act for the past two years are discussed below. In Reyes v. People, the Supreme Court held the following: the express language of R.A. No. 9262 reflects the intent of the legislature for liberal construction as will best ensure the attainment of the object of the law according to its true intent, meaning and spirit — to promote the protection and safety of victims of violence against women and children. In AAA v. People, the Supreme Court enumerated the elements that must be present for a conviction under the VAWC Act, as follows: (1) The offended party is a woman and/or her child or children; (2) The woman is either the wife or former wife of the offender, or is a woman with whom the offender has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or is a woman with whom such offender has a common child. As
subject
In AAA v. People, the Supreme Court enumerated the elements that must be present for a ______ under the VAWC Act, as follows: (1) The offended party is a woman and/or her child or children; (2) The woman is either the wife or former wife of the offender, or is a woman with whom the offender has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or is a woman with whom such offender has a common child. As
conviction
Study Notes
R.A. No. 9262: VAWC Act
- Aims to promote the protection and safety of victims of violence against women and children.
Reyes v. People
- Supreme Court emphasized the importance of liberal construction of R.A. No. 9262 to ensure the attainment of the object of the law according to its true intent, meaning, and spirit.
- The express language of R.A. No. 9262 reflects the intent of the legislature for liberal construction to promote the protection and safety of victims of violence against women and children.
Elements for Conviction under VAWC Act
- Offended party is a woman and/or her child or children.
- The woman is either the wife or former wife of the offender, or is a woman with whom the offender has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or is a woman with whom such offender has a common child.
Notable Decisions by the Supreme Court
- Reyes v. People: Supreme Court emphasized the importance of liberal construction of R.A. No. 9262 to ensure the attainment of the object of the law.
- AAA v. People: Supreme Court enumerated the elements that must be present for a conviction under the VAWC Act.
Test your knowledge of the Philippine Supreme Court's landmark decisions on the VAWC Act with this quiz. Explore key cases and legal interpretations from the past two years, including the notable ruling in Reyes v. People. Perfect for law students and legal professionals interested in gender-based violence legislation in the Philippines.
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