Article 145 Revised Penal Code

Article 145 of the Revised Penal Code is about Violation of parliamentary immunity. It is under Chapter Two (Crimes Against Popular Representation) of Title Three (Crimes Against Public Order) of the Code.

Violation of parliamentary immunity

The penalty of prision mayor shall be imposed upon any person who shall use force, intimidation, threats, or fraud to prevent any member of the National Assembly (Congress of the Philippines) from attending the meetings of the Assembly (Congress) or of any of its committees or subcommittees, constitutional commissions or committees or divisions thereof, from expressing his opinions or casting his vote; and the penalty of prision correccional shall be imposed upon any public officer or employee who shall, while the Assembly (Congress) is in regular or special session, arrest or search any member thereof, except in case such member has committed a crime punishable under this Code by a penalty higher than prision mayor.

See also: Article 144 Revised Penal Code