In criminal justice system, the courts depend on public prosecutors in dispensing fair and efficient justice, Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo said in Davao City on Wednesday, March 29. ManilaBulletin
As guest speaker during the 3rd day of the week-long national convention of the Prosecutors’ League of the Philippines , Gesmudo said that the judiciary can only render justice in criminal cases when provided with the solid groundwork laid by the prosecution.
“With your initial evaluation lies not just the peace of mind of a person accused but also his or her freedom. Lest you forget, you are the ‘gatekeepers’ of the judiciary, and it is equally your duty to protect the rights of an accused, to free him or her of the burden of a criminal charge, when you honestly believe that the evidence presents no reasonable certainty of conviction,” he pointed out.
He said a study shows that there are 199,079 persons deprived of liberty as of Dec. 31, 2021 “or at least 179 PDLs per 100,000 population in the Philippines.” “As part of the legal profession, it is our duty to maintain this nobility by practicing our profession to secure peace and order in society through the maintenance and safeguarding of the rule of law and through the promotion of justice. Let us approach our work with this sense of purpose, and with all humility, so that we may be open to improving ourselves in the fulfillment of our mandated duties,” he also said.
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