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Penal Code (1861)

May 1, 1961

The Penal Code of Myanmar dates from the period of British rule. It contains 23 Chapters and 511 Articles. The Chapters cover the following: Introduction General Explanations Punishments General Exceptions Abetment Offences against the State Offences relating to the...

Criminal Code, Sections 130-134, 310-312b (Hostage taking & offences against internationally protected persons) (1956)

Nov 13, 1956

Section 130. Whoever, committing bodily harm, or committing any act of violence against the liberty of the Sovereign, his Queen or her Consort, Heir-apparent or Head of a friendly foreign State, shall be punished with imprisonment of one to fifteen years. Whoever...

Criminal Code, Sections 80-82, 86 (Attempt) (1956)

Nov 13, 1956

Section 80. Whoever commences to commit an offence, but does not carry it through, or carries it through, but does not achieve its end, is said to attempt to commit an offence. Whoever attempts to commit an offence shall be liable to two-thirds of the punishment as...

Criminal Procedure Code (1940, 2000)

Jul 1, 1940

The Criminal Procedure Code is sections 110 to 127 of the Rules of Court, which are also attached. The Rules cover the following: Rule 110 – Prosecution of Offenses Rule 111 – Prosecution of Civil Action Rule 112 – Preliminary Investigation Rule 113...

Revised Penal Code (An Act Revising the Penal Code and other Penal Laws No. 3815, December 8, 1930), Article 2

Dec 8, 1930

Art. 2. Application of its provisions. – Except as provided in the treaties and laws of preferential application, the provisions of this Code shall be enforced not only within the Philippine Archipelago, including its atmosphere, its interior waters and maritime...