Practice question
Distinguish the right to speedy trial from the right to speedy disposition of cases. A respondent in an administrative proceeding is told that only an accused already on criminal trial may complain of unconstitutional delay. Is that statement sound?
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article III Sections 14(2) and 16: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- People v. Sandiganbayan (Tumang and Colis), G.R. No. 274922, February 17, 2025, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69832
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