Practice question
An accused argues that the statutory definition of a child cannot cover any person aged over 18, even one unable to protect herself from exploitation because of an intellectual disability. Is that reading correct under RA 11930?
- No; Section 3(a) also covers the specified persons over 18 who cannot fully care for or protect themselves because of the listed disabilities or conditions.
- Yes; age alone always excludes every adult.
- Yes; only physical disability can ever be considered.
- Yes; only a person below 12 is covered.
- Yes; coverage requires payment to a guardian.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11930_2022.html — RA 11930, Sections 3–8.
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