Practice question
A complainant asks the Ombudsman to publicize unverified accusations as established guilt. Officials argue that power to publicize investigations permits any sensational statement. Which is best under RA 6770?
- Publicity must observe the statute's prudence and balanced, fair and true standards; investigatory authority is not permission to declare unsupported guilt
- Every accusation must be announced as conviction
- Publicity automatically replaces trial
- Only sensational statements are lawful
- The complainant controls the office's public findings
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 6770, Sections 11, 13, 15, 19, 21 and 22: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6770_1989.html
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