THEMATIC OUTPUT: Violence Against Women (VAW)

           Laws Against Violence against Women by Philippine Laws


There have always been several laws that would end up combating violence against women. It is one social issue around the world being battled with millions of those involved. This paper looks to consider two of the pieces of legislation that stand supreme- Republic Act No. 8353 (The Anti-Rape Law of 1997), Republic Act No. 10364: Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2013. These are two laws with differing emphases but work in tandem for one another to combat VAW because it is just complex.

Republic Act No. 8353 or the Anti-Rape Law of 1997 takes sexual violence a head on. It comprehensively defined rape in different kinds of attacks of sexuality against women and stipulates a heavy punishment against an offender. The value it gives does not only reside in its penal provisions but also on the provision of legal protection and assistance it offers to survivors. Rape, to deter while at the same time affords victims a road to justice and healing. It was amended and made more strict in the course of time and reflects the continued battle against the protection of a victim but also adapting to newer methods and practices.

Republic Act No. 10364, or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2013, is anti-human trafficking, which in itself is a crime but which is often intrinsically linked with VAW. Many women are trafficked for sexual exploitation. This law is, therefore, crucial in the general campaign against gender-based violence. It increases punishment for traffickers and thus offers a more effective legal framework for prosecution. It also underscores support services for victims, considering the need for complete assistance to help them regain their footing and readmission into society. It focuses on prevention, protection, and prosecution, which is a holistic approach towards this complex issue.

Significance of R.A. 8353 and R.A. 10364

While, in and of themselves, the two pieces of legislation cannot be ignored, combined, they make for a stronger legal framework against VAW. Together, the two can address not only direct acts of sexual violence but the root mechanisms driving this kind of situation. These would include human trafficking, in terms of sex trafficking or trafficking in general, and those forms of human exploitation which feed into and sustain rape. Thus, the creation of an enhanced system for the prevention, protection, and prosecution of rape under the RA 9262 would complement all other forms of VAW-related legislations.

R.A. 8353 and R.A. 10364, along with other related laws, have represented important steps forward in the legal fight against violence against women in the Philippines. Their impact collectively shows that there is an effort to continue protecting women's rights and making the society safer for everyone. The continuous improvement and strengthening of these laws signify the country's commitment to dealing with this persistent and critical social issue.


Sources:

https://www.strauss-group.com/sustainability/end-violence-against-women/

https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-ra-8353-an-act-expanding-the-definition-of-crime-and-rape/

https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-republic-act-9208/

https://www.aroundealing.com/news/survivors-of-domestic-abuse/


Reference:

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1997/ra_8353_1997.html

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2013/02/06/republic-act-no-10364/


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