MANILA, Philippines — A group of trial lawyers called for heightened awareness among witnesses or resource persons participating in inquiries conducted by the Senate and the House of Representatives.
In a statement issued over the weekend, the Quezon City Trial Lawyers League Inc. , through its president Victor Rodriguez, warned that legislators must not misuse their 'power of inquiry,' emphasizing that any abuse of this power could result in legal challenges.The QCTL outlined critical aspects of legislative inquiries, highlighting that witnesses and resource persons have rights that must be respected.
This requirement safeguards the integrity of the testimony and ensures that inquiries are based on factual evidence, it added.The QCTL reminded legislators that inquiries must be conducted 'in aid of legislation.' This means that the primary purpose of the investigation should be to inform potential legislation, rather than serving political agendas or personal interests.Inquiries, it added, must adhere to published Rules of Procedure to ensure transparency and fairness.
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