Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Cagayan de Oro, 2nd District) has introduced a bill seeking to make court proceedings in the country available to the public.
Rodriguez filed House Bill 7681 or “Sunshine in the Courtroom Act” that seeks to give parties impartial trials while court proceedings are made available to the public by broadcasting, televising, recording, and taking photos of the session.
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[A.M. No. 00-1-4-03-SC. September 13, 2001.]
RE: REQUEST FOR LIVE RADIO-TV COVERAGE OF THE TRIAL IN THE SANDIGANBAYAN OF THE PLUNDER CASES AGAINST FORMER PRESIDENT JOSEPH E. ESTRADA
In addressing the present motion for reconsideration, colleagues opine that there should be an [audio-visual recording] of the proceedings for [documentary purposes] because, [first], the hearings are of historic significance;
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[second], the Estrada cases involve matters of vital concern to our people who have a fundamental right to know how their government works;
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[third], the audio-visual presentation is essential for education and civic training of the people; and
[fourth], such recording can be used by appellate courts in the event that the review of the proceedings, ruling, or decisions of the Sandiganbayan is sought or becomes necessary.
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👨⚖️ VITUG, J.
The proposition has novel features; regrettably, I still find it hard to believe that the presence of the cameras inside the courtroom will not have an untoward impact on the court proceedings. No empirical data has been shown to suggest otherwise.
To the contrary, experience attests to the intimidating effect of cameras and electronic devices in courtrooms on the litigants, witnesses and jurors.
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