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What is Rape Case Ruling: Emilio Campos vs. Philippines about?

Emilio Campos was charged with raping a 13-year old girl. The court ruled that resistance is not required to prove rape and lack of resistance does not imply consent. The court also ruled that the testimonies of rape victims, especially child victims, are given full credibility. Established jurisprudence is that when a woman, especially a minor, claims she was raped, it is accepted as proof that rape occurred, as long as her testimony is deemed credible. A young girl would not falsely accuse a close family

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Nhardz Briones

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