Practice question
A judge treats integrity as a narrow synonym for financial honesty and argues that absence of competence or diligence cannot affect integrity under the CJCA Preamble. Which is correct?
- The Preamble treats integrity as an amalgamation that includes competence and diligence among the enumerated values.
- Integrity is expressly limited to cash handling.
- Competence is irrelevant once appointed.
- Diligence applies only to staff.
- The Preamble excludes institutional responsibilities.
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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