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Ra 11131

RA 11131, the Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018, regulates the practice of criminology in the Philippines by establishing a Professional Regulatory Board for Criminologists and outlining licensure requirements. It defines the scope of practice for criminologists and focuses on their integration into the field. The Act also repeals the previous law, Republic Act No. 6506, to standardize and strengthen the profession.

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Ra 11131

RA 11131, the Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018, regulates the practice of criminology in the Philippines by establishing a Professional Regulatory Board for Criminologists and outlining licensure requirements. It defines the scope of practice for criminologists and focuses on their integration into the field. The Act also repeals the previous law, Republic Act No. 6506, to standardize and strengthen the profession.

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RA 11131,also known as the "Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018", is the law that regulates

the practice of criminology in the Philippines. It establishes the Professional Regulatory Board for
Criminologists and outlines the requirements for licensure, registration, and practice of the
profession.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Key Aspects of RA 11131:

Regulation of the Profession:


The Act aims to regulate the practice of criminology, including licensure, registration, and continuing
professional development.
Professional Regulatory Board:
It creates a Professional Regulatory Board for Criminologists, responsible for administering the
licensure exam, handling complaints, developing rules and regulations, and overseeing criminology
education programs.

Scope of Practice:
RA 11131 defines the scope of practice for registered criminologists, encompassing areas like law
enforcement, corrections, teaching, research, and private investigation.

Licensure Examination:
The Act outlines the requirements for taking the Criminology Licensure Examination, including
the qualifications and exam scope.

Integration of Criminologists:
It also focuses on integrating criminology professionals to contribute to the field and advance the
profession.

Repeal of Previous Law:


RA 11131 repeals the previous law, Republic Act No. 6506, governing the criminology profession.
In essence, RA 11131 is a comprehensive law aimed at standardizing and strengthening the
criminology profession in the Philippines.

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