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Speedy Disposition vs Public Justice: Balancing Rights in Anti-Graft Cases
Supreme Court clarifies that the right to speedy disposition is flexible and may be waived by silence, especially when public funds are involved.
Speedy Disposition vs Public Justice: Balancing Rights in Anti-Graft Cases
The Supreme Court balances the right to speedy disposition against the public's right to justice in anti-graft cases, clarifying when delay may be excused.
Speedy Disposition of Cases: Balancing Individual Rights and Public Justice in Preliminary Investigations
The Supreme Court clarifies that the right to speedy disposition of cases is flexible, requiring a balancing test that weighs individual rights against public justice.