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Practice question: Territoriality of Penal Laws

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Explain why an ordinary foreign visitor is generally subject to Philippine penal laws while in Philippine territory. Assume no applicable immunity or special exception.

Legal references

  • Civil Code Article14; https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
  • Revised Penal Code Article2; https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/28/20426

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