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What is Decriminalization of Vagrancy in RA 10158 about?

This document is the text of Republic Act No. 10158 which decriminalizes vagrancy in the Philippines by amending Article 202 of the Revised Penal Code. It removes penalties for vagrancy and replaces them with lighter penalties for prostitution such as fines or brief detention. It also mandates dismissing all pending vagrancy cases and immediately releasing those convicted of vagrancy. The law was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives in 2011-2012 and signed by the President on March 27, 2012.

Author

Frans Emily Perez Salvador

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EN