The author of a bill that will increase the compensation for victims of rape, other violent crimes, and rights violations vowed to push for its speedy passage after the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) backed the measure.
The CHR, in a statement on Wednesday last week, expressed support to House Bill No. 5029, which aims to increase the financial compensation given to rape victims, those unjustly accused and imprisoned, arbitrarily or illegally detained, and other violent crimes.
In special cases, the victims could be given up to P50,000 or the amount needed to reimburse the claimant for expenses on medical treatment, loss of wage, loss of support, or other costs related to the injury. If enacted into law, the measure would be allocated P10 million yearly from the national budget, 3% from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., and another 3% from the proceeds, sales, and other disposition of military camps in Metro Manila by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.
The bill will amend Republic Act. No. 7309, which created the Board of Claims of the Justice department.
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