Practice question
What does the generality principle ordinarily mean for penal laws in Philippine territory?
- They bind persons who live or sojourn there, subject to recognized legal and international-law qualifications.
- They bind only Filipino citizens.
- They bind only permanent homeowners.
- They exempt all foreign tourists.
- They bind only persons who expressly consent to them.
Legal references
- Civil Code, Article 14, generality of penal and public-security laws: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- Revised Penal Code, Act No. 3815, specified articles, as amended: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/28/20426; Article 2.
- Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, Articles 29–32 and 41, United Nations treaty text: https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/conventions/9_1_1961.pdf
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