Penalties in the Philippine legal system can be principal or accessory. Principal penalties are defined in the Revised Penal Code and include death, imprisonment, and fines. Accessory penalties further punish the offender and include losing the right to vote or hold public office. The Constitution limits penalties from being cruel or excessive. While the death penalty was reinstated for a period, it is now prohibited for all crimes. Imprisonment varies based on the crime but the harshest is life in prison.
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outlined version of penalties to be imposed on criminals
Penalties in the Philippine legal system can be principal or accessory. Principal penalties are defined in the Revised Penal Code and include death, imprisonment, and fines. Accessory penalt…