Practice question
When law and rules permit a judge to encourage settlement, what safeguard does Canon II, Section 4 impose?
- The judge must threaten the refusing party
- The judge must guarantee one party victory
- The judge may disregard party rights
- The encouragement must respect party rights and be free from any appearance of bias or coercion
- The judge must demand a private payment
Legal references
- 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability, A.M. No. 25-04-04-SC, Canon II, Sections 1–7: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836
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