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FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW
Topic: Principles of Generality, Territoriality, and Prospectivity

Scenario:

John, a Filipino citizen, commits a crime while on vacation in a foreign country. The crime he committed is punishable both in the foreign country and under the Philippine laws. Upon returning to the Philippines, John is arrested and charged with the said crime.

Question:

  1. Can John be prosecuted for the crime he committed in the foreign country under Philippine laws? Explain using the principles of generality, territoriality, and prospectivity in criminal law.


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