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Practice question: Equality (Canon V)

Multiple Choice Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A lawful adjustment would accommodate a litigant’s distinct religious practice without changing substantive rights. Must it be rejected merely because the barrier is not physical?
  1. Yes; only physical disability matters.
  2. Yes; every accommodation requires changing the merits.
  3. Yes; religious barriers are expressly excluded.
  4. No; Section 5 also addresses distinct religious practices and beliefs.
  5. Yes; a judge may deny access based on personal disagreement.

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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