Practice question
A respondent alleges a prosecutorial rule gravely abuses discretion and impairs a constitutional right. The prosecutor answers that Meking makes all prosecutorial rules unreviewable. Which is correct?
- Meking expressly preserves judicial correction for such grave abuse
- Meking creates absolute immunity
- Constitutional rights do not apply before trial
- Only a private settlement can address the claim
- Every allegation of error is automatically a conviction
Legal references
- Meking v Remulla, GR280455, November11,2025, MAIN opinion, retained judicial rule-making and grave-abuse review: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
- AM24-02-09-SC, May28,2024, recognition of executive investigation rules and repeal of inconsistent Rule112 provisions: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69517
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