Parents, schools – you may be punished too for children’s offenses
The country's revised penal, civil, and family codes list down punishments on parents and guardians for offenses committed by children under their care. The laws provide punishment for adults due to crimes committed by minors under their care, including civil liability for acts committed by minors. The punishment for adults can include imprisonment, fines, or civil liability, which mandates a party to pay another party compensation or other remedies due to the harm caused.
- ▪Minors tagged in offenses are still liable under the law, either through a social welfare intervention or criminal complaints.
- ▪The Revised Penal Code, Family Code, and Civil Code provide possible punishment for adults for minors' wrongdoings.
- ▪Parents and guardians may face legal actions for minors' offenses, including civil liability for injuries and damages caused by their unemancipated children.
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