VP Duterte also entitled to a speedy trial, Lacson reminds Impeachment Court
Senator Panfilo Lacson has urged the Senate Impeachment Court to streamline proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte to ensure a speedy trial. He suggested keeping witnesses on standby at the Senate to prevent delays and maximize the court's limited time.
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Efficient impeachment proceedings are critical for maintaining political stability and upholding the constitutional rights of high-ranking government officials.
The Senate Impeachment Court should explore ways that would help speed up the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte as the latter is also entitled to a speedy trial, Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said.
“The Vice President is entitled to a speedy trial, just like any respondent in an ordinary court trial. So we must devise ways to speed it up,” Lacson said in English and Filipino in an interview over Radio DZBB on Sunday, July 12.
“Speeding up the trial does not mean compromising the presentation of evidence. It means maximizing the limited time available to us,” the senator clarified.
For instance, Lacson said the impeachment court may consider having witnesses expected to testify during the week remain readily available at the Senate premises.
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