Nothing wrong with rules on search warrant, judges should act based on examination – applicants for Chief Justice
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 12) — Two magistrates gunning for the Chief Justice post believe the country has sufficient rules on the issuance of search warrants, a topic that became controversial recently following the deaths of nine activists in search operations that had the go signal of local courts.
No less than Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta raised the issue during the online public interview held by the Judicial and Bar Council, which screens applicants for the judiciary. Peralta, who is retiring this month, noted that his question was purely for academic discussion and not meant to prejudge any case.