A provision in the Anti-Rape Law mentions “any physical overt act of manifesting resistance” as a form of evidence for lack of consent. GABRIELA Representative Arlene Brosas said that not all forms of non-consent are expressed in physical resistance.
Representative Argel Cabatbat also suggested to penalize grooming of a child under the pending bills, since it is recognized under anti-child pornography laws. Grooming refers to preparing a child for sexual activity. The Chief Public Attorney herself, Persida Acosta, was present at the hearing because she felt strongly about the volume of rape cases that public lawyers deal with.Sa mga cases sa Public Attorney’s Office, 80% of the cases are below 18 years old. Napakahirap makakuha ng conviction sa korte para sa rape victimAcosta said she is for the minimum age of consent at 18, while also acknowledging that people at this age are still in a vulnerable state for abuse.
Representatives Lawrence Fortun and Yedda Romualdez said the committees are open to a “sweetheart clause” which acknowledges consensual sex between teens and young people, but that the discernment of the age gap must be “very careful.”
14 would be the best age. We were all at it when I was 14.
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