Practice question
After the answer is received, evidence shows efforts to destroy records material to the disciplinary inquiry. Can the Court consider Section 31 to protect the investigation?
- No, actual destruction must first be completed
- Only the accused lawyer may request protection
- Yes, so no merits inquiry is necessary afterward
- Yes
- Only the client may impose the restriction
Legal references
- CPRA, Canon VI Section 31: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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