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    Safe Spaces Act

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    The document discusses amendments to define and expand the scope of sexual harassment. It includes gender-based harassment such as catcalling, wolf-whistling, unwanted invitations, and misogynistic slurs. The definitions extend to cyber harassment on social media. A new law called the Bawal Bastos Law or Safe Spaces Act establishes penalties for harassment in public spaces, cyberspace, and allows anyone to file complaints to relevant authorities like police, schools, or workplaces. Penalties range from fines and imprisonment depending on the degree of offense.

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    The document discusses amendments to define and expand the scope of sexual harassment. It includes gender-based harassment such as catcalling, wolf-whistling, unwanted invitations, and misogynistic slurs. The definitions extend to cyber harassment on social media. A new law called the Bawal Bastos Law or Safe Spaces Act establishes penalties for harassment in public spaces, cyberspace, and allows anyone to file complaints to relevant authorities like police, schools, or workplaces. Penalties range from fines and imprisonment depending on the degree of offense.

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    The document discusses amendments to define and expand the scope of sexual harassment. It includes gender-based harassment such as catcalling, wolf-whistling, unwanted invitations, and misogynistic slurs. The definitions extend to cyber harassment on social media. A new law called the Bawal Bastos Law or Safe Spaces Act establishes penalties for harassment in public spaces, cyberspace, and allows anyone to file complaints to relevant authorities like police, schools, or workplaces. Penalties range from fines and imprisonment depending on the degree of offense.

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    Safe Spaces Act

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    Xuxu Hansol
    The document discusses amendments to define and expand the scope of sexual harassment. It includes gender-based harassment such as catcalling, wolf-whistling, unwanted invitations, and misogynistic slurs. The definitions extend to cyber harassment on social media. A new law called the Bawal Bastos Law or Safe Spaces Act establishes penalties for harassment in public spaces, cyberspace, and allows anyone to file complaints to relevant authorities like police, schools, or workplaces. Penalties range from fines and imprisonment depending on the degree of offense.

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    Introduction

    Enhancement of the definition of Sexual


    harassment

    It now includes gender-based harassment


    Gender-based Sexual Harassment
    • Catcalling
    • Wolf-whistling
    • Unwanted invitations
    • Misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic and
    sexist slurs
    • Persistent uninvited comments or gestures on
    a person’s appearance
    • Relentless requests for personal details
    Gender-based Sexual Harassment
    • Statement of sexual comments and
    suggestions
    • Public masturbation
    • Showing of private parts
    • Groping
    • Any unwanted verbal or physical advances
    that has threatened ones sense of personal
    space and physical safety
    Bawal Bastos Law
    or
    Safe Spaces Act
    Sexual Harassments acts can be committed in
    PUBLIC SPACES
    Public Spaces
    • Streets
    • Parks
    • Schools
    • Buildings – private and government offices,
    centers, etc.
    • Malls
    • Churches
    Public Spaces
    • Public Markets
    • Terminals – land, water and air transportation
    • Vehicles – public and private covered by
    application-based services
    • Bars and Restaurants
    • Cinemas and Theaters
    • Spas
    Bawal Bastos Law
    or
    Safe Spaces Act
    Extends its reach and coverage to the
    CYBERSPACE
    Cyberspace

    • Social Media Platfoms


    – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, WhatsApp,
    etc.
    Exemptions of Bawal Bastos Law or the Safe
    Spaces Act

    • Acts that are legitimate expressions of


    indigenous cultures and tradition
    • Breastfeeding in public
    Penalties

    • Depends on the degree of the offense


    committed.
    Penalties

    First Degree

    Penalty:
    P1000.00 – P10,000.00
    and
    6 – 30 Days of Imprisonment
    Penalties
    First Degree

    Wolf-whistling
    Cursing
    Catcalling
    Leering and intrusive gazing
    Taunting and unwanted invitation
    Sexist and homophobic slurs
    Degrading sexual jokes
    Relentless requests for personal details
    Penalties

    Second Degree

    Penalty:
    P10,000.00 – P20,000.00
    and
    11 Days – 6 Months of Imprisonment
    Penalties

    Second Degree

    Groping
    Flashing of private parts
    Public masturbation
    Making offensive or sexual body gestures at
    someone
    Penalties

    Third Degree

    Penalty:
    P30,000.00 – P100,000.00
    and
    1 – 6 Months of Imprisonment
    Penalties

    Third Degree

    Stalking
    Physical Contact such as
    touching, pinching, or brushing of any part of
    the victim’s body.
    Penalties
    Online Violations

    Penalty:
    P100,000.00 – P500,000.00
    and/or
    2 – 4 Years of Imprisonment
    Who may file?
    SEXUAL HARASSMENT
    Generally, ANYONE
    • Student
    • Teacher
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Administrator
    • Employer
    To whom will file a complaint?
    SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND GENDER-BASED
    SEXUAL HARASSMENT
    Workplace

    • Supervisor
    • Human Resource Person
    • Head of Office/Agency
    To whom will file a complaint?
    SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND GENDER-BASED
    SEXUAL HARASSMENT
    Educational and Training Institutions

    • Office of Student’s Affairs


    • Student Council
    • Faculty Staff
    To whom will file a complaint?
    GENDER-BASED ONLINE SEXUAL HARASSMENT
    • PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group

    Independent Action:
    • Women and Children Protection Desk of PNP
    • National Bureau of Investigation
    Complaint

    • In writing
    • Signed by the complainant
    • Sworn to by the complainant
    Complaint
    Must contain:
    • Complainant:
    – Full name
    – Address
    • Offender:
    – Full name
    – Address
    • Position
    • Statement of relevant facts
    • Evidences and support of the complainant
    • Certification of non-forum shopping
    Complaint
    Must contain:
    • Complainant:
    – Full name
    – Address
    • Offender:
    – Full name
    – Address
    • Position
    • Statement of relevant facts
    • Evidences and support of the complainant
    • Certification of non-forum shopping
    Complaint
    Must be filed:

    Within 3 years
    from the time the crime is committed

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