Increasing the Penalty for White Slave Trade
Batas Pambansa Blg. 186, enacted on March 16, 1982, amends Article 341 of the Revised Penal Code to increase penalties for white slave trade. The law imposes a penalty of prision mayor in its medium and maximum periods on individuals engaged in prostitution-related activities, including profiting from or enlisting others for prostitution. This amendment aims to strengthen legal measures against exploitation in the context of white slave trade. The law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on November 29, 1982.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Batas Pambansa Blg. 186
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Mga Batas Pambansa
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 16, 1982
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 186
AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR WHITE SLAVE TRADE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 341 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE
SECTION 1. Article 341 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"ART. 341. White Slave Trade. — The penalty of prision mayor in its medium and maximum periods shall be imposed upon any person who, in any manner, or under any pretext, shall engage in the business or shall profit by prostitution or shall enlist the services of any other person for the purpose of prostitution."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: March 16, 1982
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 78 No. 48 Page 6641 on November 29, 1982.
Cite This Law
Increasing the Penalty for White Slave Trade, Batas Pambansa Blg. 186, Mar 16, 1982 (Philippines)
Increasing the Penalty for White Slave Trade, Batas Pambansa Blg. 186 (Phil. 1982)
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