Extension of Life of Human Rights Victims Claims Board
Republic Act No. 10766, approved on April 19, 2016, amends Section 29 of Republic Act No. 10368 to extend the operational period of the Human Rights Victims Claims Board. The Board is now required to complete its work within four years from May 12, 2014, after which it will cease to exist. Additionally, the Act includes a repealing clause that nullifies any conflicting laws or regulations. This law takes effect upon its publication in a widely circulated newspaper.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10766
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 19, 2016
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10766
AN ACT EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS VICTIMS CLAIMS BOARD, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 29 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10368 ENTITLED, "AN ACT PROVIDING FOR REPARATION AND RECOGNITION OF VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS DURING THE MARCOS REGIME, DOCUMENTATION OF SAID VIOLATIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
SECTION 1. Section 29 of Republic Act No. 10368 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 29. Work Period; Sunset Clause. — The Board shall complete its work within four (4) years from May 12, 2014. After such period, it shall become functus officio."
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, resolutions, rules or regulations, or any part thereof which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect upon its complete publication in a newspaper of general circulation. CAIHTE
Approved: April 19, 2016.
Cite This Law
Extension of Life of Human Rights Victims Claims Board, Republic Act No. 10766, Apr 19, 2016 (Philippines)
Extension of Life of Human Rights Victims Claims Board, Republic Act No. 10766 (Phil. 2016)
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