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Apr 2, 2009 constitutional-law legislative-inquiry sub-judice senate self-incrimination philippine-supreme-court

Legislative Inquiries vs Sub Judice: Balancing Congressional Power and Individual Rights

Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling in Romero v. Estrada on legislative inquiries, the sub judice rule, and witness rights.

Jul 2, 2002 witness protection ra 6981 criminal law police officers legislative investigation supreme court

Witness Protection for Police Testifying in Senate Inquiries: Acop v. Guingona

Can police officers join the Witness Protection Program when testifying in Senate inquiries? The Supreme Court explains the rule.