Practice question
A Senator claims that Article VI, Section 11 bars every criminal prosecution against her while Congress is in session. Explain the provision’s limited arrest privilege and distinguish it from immunity from prosecution.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VI, Sections 11–14 and 16(3): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Section 11.
- People v. Jalosjos, G.R. Nos. 132875–76, February 3, 2000, main resolution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/51198
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