人権委員会は、裁判所における民事訴訟の司法による電子提出を支持する声明を発表した。
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 the filing is accompanied by an electronic transmittal of the same document in PDF format through email. Electronic submissions must be completed within 24 hours of the primary manner of service, which includes personal filing, registered mail, or accredited courier.” The Commission recognizes the potential benefits of digitalisation, particularly in streamlining court proceedings and reducing […]
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 which endanger the lives of judges and their families.” This recent move from the High Court came after the acknowledgement of statements made by Ms Lorraine Badoy containing threats against Judge Magdoza-Malagar of the Manila Regional Trial Court, Branch 19. CHR likewise welcomes the assurance from Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo that courts and judges “are […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士は、最高裁判所が司法におけるジェンダー平等の実践に関するガイドラインを発行したことを称賛する声明を発表した。
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 Language and Gender-Fair Courtroom Etiquette, which is a concrete step in eliminating gender-based discrimination in the judiciary. The Guidelines stresses gender sensitivity towards persons with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). This helps prevent the use of gender stereotypes and sexist language in the courts, official documents, communications, and issuances […]