Who is liable for Kidnapping and serious illegal detention, and what is the fundamental act penalized?
Any private individual who shall kidnap or detain another, or in any other manner deprive them of their liberty, is liable for Kidnapping and serious illegal detention (Article 267, Revised Penal Code). The fundamental act penalized is the deprivation of a person’s liberty by a private individual. The standard penalty imposed upon the perpetrator is reclusion perpetua to death, reflecting the severity of the crime against personal liberty.
02 November 2025
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