Gathering of Data in Cases Involving Deaf Parties/Witnesses
OCA Circular No. 24-11 instructs judges and clerks of court in the Philippines to assist the Philippine Deaf Resource Center, Inc. in gathering data on cases involving deaf parties or witnesses. This initiative aims to create a database that will aid in reporting to local and international human rights organizations, as part of a project funded by the Australian Agency for International Development. Participants are reminded to comply with existing laws and regulations, particularly those protecting constitutional rights. The initiative emphasizes enhancing legal access and safeguarding the human rights of the deaf community in the Philippines.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 24-11
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 3, 2011
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 24-11
| TO | : | All Judges and Clerks of Court of the First and Second Level Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Gathering of Data in Cases Involving Deaf Parties/Witnesses |
The Case Monitoring Team of the Philippine Deaf Resource Center, Inc.,a recipient of Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) HUMAN RIGHTS SMALL GRANTS SCHEME, to implement the project "Strategies for Attaining Legal Access and Safeguarding Human Rights of the Deaf in the Philippines" are going to various courts to gather data on cases which involve deaf parties/witnesses to be used to create a database that shall serve as basis for reporting to various local and international human rights entities.
In this regard your cooperation is hereby enjoined subject to such limitations as may be provided by existing laws, rules and regulations and Section 7, Article III of the 1987 Constitution. ETDSAc
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Gathering of Data in Cases Involving Deaf Parties/Witnesses, OCA Circular No. 24-11, Feb 3, 2011 (Philippines)
Gathering of Data in Cases Involving Deaf Parties/Witnesses, OCA Circular No. 24-11 (Phil. 2011)
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