The Philippines' People v Agao: Analysing the Majority Opinion vis-à-vis the Dissent.

  • Published In: Australian Journal of Asian Law, 2024, v. 25, n. 1. P. 123 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Garcia, Karina Mae P. 3 of 3

Abstract

Last year, the Philippine Supreme Court released a controversial ruling, People v Agao, in which it clarified the anatomically accurate threshold of contact that consummates the crime of rape. The ruling was described as 'a step back towards the previous heteronormative--and frankly, misogynistic--definitions of rape' by Justice Leonen, who called for a discussion of rape in terms of consent rather than its physical manifestations in a dissenting opinion. This case note examines the majority opinion in relation to the dissent and concludes that the ruling is necessitated by the current realities involving rape cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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  • Source:Australian Journal of Asian Law. 2024/01, Vol. 25, Issue 1, p123
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1443-0738
  • Accession Number:179924397
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