Practice question
An investigator lawfully requires a witness to submit relevant records through the authorized disciplinary process. The witness argues confidentiality itself forbids giving any evidence to that investigator. Which is correct?
- Confidentiality makes all investigation impossible
- Confidential handling does not by itself prohibit authorized evidence-gathering within the proceeding
- Every witness must publish the material first
- Only newspapers may receive evidence
- A confidential case cannot have a record
Legal references
- CPRA, A.M.22-09-01-SC, CanonVI Sections1–3,11–12,18,28,31–32,37,42,44; primaryissuedtext visuallyread printed35–44,48,51: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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