Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the Judiciary’s electronic filing for civil cases in trial courts
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly supports the Supreme Court’s (SC) initiative to transition towards electronic filing for civil cases in trial courts. Supreme Court (SC) Spokesperson Camille Ting announced in a press conference that “starting 01 September 2024, trial courts shall only act upon pleadings and other court submissions in civil cases if […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in support of the Supreme Court’s move to protect members of the judiciary
Judges and lawyers are important actors in the effective dispensation of justice. To threaten judges and lawyers is to threaten the rule of law and the protection of human rights. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports the recent action of the Supreme Court denouncing those who “incite violence through social media and other means […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the Supreme Court’s issuance of guidelines on gender-fair practices in the judiciary
Making conscious effort to promote gender equality within the bureaucracy is essential in ensuring that government officials and employees exemplify their obligation to uphold the rights and dignity of all gender, especially the disadvantaged ones. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the Supreme Court’s (SC) issuance of Organic Guidelines on the use of Gender-Fair […]