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Practice question: Power to Revoke or Extend Suspension of Privilege of Writ of Habeas Corpus or Declaration of Martial Law

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

During a martial-law extension, officials claim the extension alone allows military jurisdiction over civilians even though civil courts are functioning. Explain the express constitutional limitation and its application.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VII, Section 18.

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