Practice question
A covered prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment by reason of RA9346 is being considered for commutation. An officer says Section4’s publication refers only to reclusion perpetua and excludes all life-imprisonment cases. What does its wording provide?
- Both specified categories are included
- Only reclusion perpetua is mentioned
- Only former fines are included
- Only prisoners sentenced before independence are included
- Life imprisonment automatically requires acquittal
Legal references
- RA9346 Section4, clemency publication and preservation of presidential power: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2006/ra_9346_2006.html
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