Punishing Obstruction and/or Interference with Peaceful Picketing During Labor Controversy
Republic Act No. 1167, enacted on June 18, 1954, criminalizes the obstruction or interference with peaceful picketing during labor disputes. Individuals found guilty of such actions may face a fine of up to five thousand pesos or imprisonment for a maximum of two years, or both, at the court's discretion. If the offender is a peace officer, penalties increase to a fine not exceeding ten thousand pesos or imprisonment for up to five years. This law also repeals any inconsistent acts or regulations and took effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1167
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 18, 1954
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1167
AN ACT PUNISHING OBSTRUCTION AND/OR INTERFERENCE WITH PEACEFUL PICKETING DURING ANY LABOR CONTROVERSY
SECTION 1. Any person who shall wilfully obstruct or interfere with peaceful picketing by workers and/or employees during any labor controversy or who shall knowingly aid or abet such obstruction or interference, in a manner not otherwise provided by existing law, shall upon conviction thereof, be punished with a fine of not more than five thousand pesos or imprisonment for not more than two years, or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the Court.
In the person who violates the provisions of this Act is a peace officer, he shall be punished by a fine not exceeding ten thousand pesos or imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the Court. cd i
SECTION 2. Any act or part of acts, rules and regulations or executive orders inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 18, 1954
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 50, No. 9, p. 4096 in September 1954
Cite This Law
Punishing Obstruction and/or Interference with Peaceful Picketing During Labor Controversy, Republic Act No. 1167, Jun 18, 1954 (Philippines)
Punishing Obstruction and/or Interference with Peaceful Picketing During Labor Controversy, Republic Act No. 1167 (Phil. 1954)
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