Criminal Law, 2012 Bar — Question 44
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A foreigner residing in Hong Kong counterfeits a twenty-peso bill issued by the Philippine Government. May the foreigner be prosecuted before a civil court in the Philippines? (A) No. The provisions of the Revised Penal Code are enforceable only wilhin the Philippine Archipelago. (B) No. The Philippine Criminal Law is binding only on persons who reside or sojourn in the Philippines. (C) No. Foreigners residing outside the jurisdiction of the Philippines are exempted from the operation of the Philippine Criminal Law. (D) Yes. The provisions of the Revised Penal Code are enforceable also outside the jurisdiction of the Philippines against those who should forge or counterfeit currency notes of the Philippines or obligations and securities issued by the Government of the Philippines.
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