Practice question
A court receives lawful work-related assistance from another branch. The judge argues that because acceptance is permitted, documenting receipt under applicable rules is unnecessary and any appearance of dependence is irrelevant. Which is correct?
- Lawful assistance remains subject to documentation rules and the duty to avoid inappropriate connections and their appearance.
- Permission to accept assistance eliminates every safeguard.
- Only personal gifts need documentation.
- A donor’s assurance replaces all pertinent rules.
- Institutional appearance never concerns independence.
Legal references
- 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability, AM25-04-04-SC, Preamble, General Provisions and Canons I–II: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836
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