Article 5

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal Code

ELI5— what this means for you

If a court finds that an act is not covered by the RPC but still seems unjust, it must still render judgment — and report the matter to the executive branch so a law can be passed.

Official text — Act No. 3815

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