Practice question
The Court issues a final disciplinary order. The respondent demands permanent secrecy solely because Section1 describes the proceedings as confidential. Which is correct?
- The same section expressly provides publication of the final Supreme Court order
- Confidentiality expressly abolishes all final publication
- The respondent can veto every final order
- Only the IBP may decide whether the Constitution exists
- Only a private settlement permits publication
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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