Practice question
A person receives immunity under Section 17 on terms requiring truthful cooperation, then refuses to appear and testify pursuant to the statutory process. She insists immunity can never be withdrawn and prevents contempt proceedings. Which is correct?
- Section 17 provides for contempt and removal of immunity upon the specified refusal
- A grant necessarily permits all later refusal
- Only a private lawsuit can address refusal
- Contempt is categorically unavailable
- The refusal automatically acquits every respondent
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 6770: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6770_1989.html Sections 15(1), 17 and 18.
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