Philippine Supreme Court: Love Affair Does Not Justify Rape
June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025
MANILA, Philippines, June 25 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC: Love Affair Does Not Justify Rape
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that a victim's admission of being in a relationship with her abuser does not imply consent to sex. Clear and convincing evidence of consent is still required.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez,* the SC's Second Division found Jhop . . .
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SC: Love Affair Does Not Justify Rape
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that a victim's admission of being in a relationship with her abuser does not imply consent to sex. Clear and convincing evidence of consent is still required.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez,* the SC's Second Division found Jhop . . .