Re: G.R. No. 203458 [People v. Balmes], Withholding of Identity of Rape Victim and Her Family Members
On September 5, 2017, the Philippine Supreme Court en banc approved amendments to Administrative Circular No. 83-2015, which establishes protocols for the protection of the identities of rape victims and their family members. This resolution arises from the case "People vs. Balmes," emphasizing the importance of confidentiality in sensitive legal matters. The amendments include guidelines for the use of fictitious names and personal circumstances in the publication and dissemination of court decisions. The initiative aims to enhance the protection of vulnerable individuals involved in such cases, ensuring their privacy and security.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- <--!09052017-->A.M. No. 16-06-14-SC
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Notices
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
EN BANC
[A.M. No. 16-06-14-SC. September 5, 2017.]
RE: G.R. NO. 203458 [PEOPLE VS. BALMES], WITHHOLDING OF IDENTITY OF RAPE VICTIM AND HER FAMILY MEMBERS
NOTICE
Sirs/Mesdames :
Please take notice that the Court en banc issued a Resolution datedSEPTEMBER 5, 2017,which reads as follows:
"A.M. No. 16-06-14-SC (Re: G.R. No. 203458 [People vs. Balmes], Withholding of Identity of Rape Victim and Her Family Members). — Acting on the Report and Recommendation dated July 21, 2017 filed by [Ret.] Justice Romeo J. Callejo, Jr., Chairperson, and the Members of the Reconciliation Committee, the Court Resolved to APPROVE the Amended Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 83-2015 on 'Protocols and Procedures in the Promulgation, Publication and Posting on the Websites of Decisions, Final Resolutions and Final Orders Using Fictitious Names/Personal Circumstances. Sereno, C.J., on official leave. (adv16) aDSIHc
Very truly yours,
(SGD.) FELIPA B. ANAMAClerk of Court
ATTACHMENT
SUPREME COURT AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 83-15
Cite This Law
Re: G.R. No. 203458 [People v. Balmes], Withholding of Identity of Rape Victim and Her Family Members, <--!09052017-->A.M. No. 16-06-14-SC, Sep 5, 2017 (Philippines)
Re: G.R. No. 203458 [People v. Balmes], Withholding of Identity of Rape Victim and Her Family Members, <--!09052017-->A.M. No. 16-06-14-SC (Phil. 2017)
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