The Anti-Rape Law of 1997 (RA 8353) reclassified rape under the Revised Penal Code as a:

Correct answer: B. Crime against persons

RA 8353 moved rape from crimes against chastity to crimes against persons, recognising it as a violent crime against the victim rather than an offence against honour, and widened its definition.

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The correct answer is B. Crime against persons

RA 8353 moved rape from crimes against chastity to crimes against persons, recognising it as a violent crime against the victim rather than an offence against honour, and widened its definition.

Topic: Laws on Women, Children and the Family MCQs · Subject: General Information