Practice question
A lawyer says recognition of DOJ investigative rules permanently prevents the Supreme Court from issuing future rules touching preliminary investigation. Which is correct?
- The parties can abolish future rule-making
- The recognition permanently exhausts that power
- Only Congress can restore that power
- The Secretary can veto future Supreme Court rules
- The Court expressly reserved its rule-making authority
Legal references
- DOJ Department Circular 015 (2024), Sections2–7,10,15–16,19–20; primary issuance text reproduced at https://comanialaw.com/doj-department-circular-no-015-series-of-2024/
- A.M.24-02-09-SC, May28,2024: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69517
- Meking v. Remulla, G.R.280455, November11,2025, main ruling: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.