Practice question
A judge treats court personnel disrespectfully because of their gender identity while providing polite treatment to litigants. Does courtesy to litigants alone satisfy Canon V?
- Yes; personnel are always excluded.
- No; the equality duties also protect personnel and address the stated discriminatory basis.
- Yes; one courteous interaction cures every discriminatory act.
- Yes; gender identity is irrelevant to the Canon.
- Yes; hierarchy permits discriminatory disrespect.
Legal references
- 2025 CJCA, AM 25-04-04-SC, November 11, 2025, specific Canon and section identified: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836
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