Authorizing the Arrest and Detention of Any Person Involved in Crimes against Persons Punishable under Article 248 or 249 of the Revised Penal Code
General Order No. 2-D, issued on November 7, 1972, amends previous orders to authorize the arrest and detention of individuals involved in crimes against persons, specifically murder and homicide as defined in Articles 248 and 249 of the Revised Penal Code. The order particularly targets those who are found to be harassing, intimidating, or terrorizing witnesses against them. This measure aims to enhance the protection of witnesses and ensure the integrity of the judicial process. The directive reflects the government's commitment to address violent crimes and safeguard those who testify against offenders.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- General Order No. 2-D
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- General Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 7, 1972
GENERAL ORDER NO. 2-D
AUTHORIZING THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF ANY PERSON INVOLVED IN CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS PUNISHABLE UNDER ARTICLE 248 OR 249 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE
General Order No. 2 dated September 22, 1972, as amended by General Order Nos. 2-A, 2-B and 2-C, is hereby further amended to include the following provision:
"21. Any person or persons who may have been known or found to have committed the crime of murder or homicide as defined in Articles 248 and 249, respectively, of the Revised Penal Code and reportedly harassing, intimidating or terrorizing the witnesses against them."
DONE in the City of Manila, this 7th day of November, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-two. DETACa
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Authorizing the Arrest and Detention of Any Person Involved in Crimes against Persons Punishable under Article 248 or 249 of the Revised Penal Code, General Order No. 2-D, Nov 7, 1972 (Philippines)
Authorizing the Arrest and Detention of Any Person Involved in Crimes against Persons Punishable under Article 248 or 249 of the Revised Penal Code, General Order No. 2-D (Phil. 1972)
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