Practice question
A respondent argues that summary proceedings permit the investigator to deny every opportunity to answer or present witnesses. Is that consistent with CanonVI Section18?
- No; the respondent must receive the stated full opportunity to defend and be heard
- Yes; summary means no procedural protection
- Yes; a complaint is automatically conclusive
- Only the complainant may speak
- Only a criminal conviction permits an answer
Legal references
- CPRA AM22-09-01-SC, CanonIV Sections3,7–8; CanonV Section3; CanonVI Sections1,12,16,18,32, issued primary text: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
- VERA LAW v Hechanova, AC13986, February26,2025, MAIN opinion, public-interest discipline and substantial-evidence burden: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/feb2025/ac_13986_2025.html
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