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Practice question: Passive Personality Principle

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Practice question

A foreign accused committed an alleged crime against humanity abroad against a Filipino victim. The defense argues that only territorial jurisdiction is possible. Resolve the jurisdictional objection under RA 9851, without deciding guilt.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9851_2009.html — Republic Act No. 9851, section 17

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