Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the Supreme Court ruling which reiterates the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities to testify in court
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the recent ruling of the Supreme Court (SC), advocating for the use of people-first language and reaffirming that persons with intellectual disabilities are competent to testify in court. As the country’s independent national human rights institution, we believe that inclusive approaches are crucial for reforming the justice system […]
Statement of Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the Supreme Court’s pronouncement encouraging deaf parties and sign language interpreters to use video conferencing during court hearings
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent pronouncement of the Supreme Court, per Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) Circular No. 106-2022, encouraging the exemption of deaf parties and their sign language interpreters from in-court hearings and, otherwise, be allowed to appear during court hearings via online video conferencing. The circular comes after […]