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Practice question: Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (RA 6713, Secs. 4, 7–9, and 11)

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Practice question

Can a private individual who conspires with a public official in a violation of RA 6713 avoid penal liability solely because the individual holds no public office? Explain Section 11(c), and distinguish criminal prosecution from administrative removal of the official.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6713_1989.html — RA 6713, Section 11(b)–(c).

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