Can a member of Congress appear as counsel before a court?
Can a member of Congress appear as counsel before a court? No Senator or Representative may personally appear as counsel before any court of justice. This prohibition extends to appearance before Electoral Tribunals and quasi-judicial bodies. This rule prevents members from using their influence to affect judicial outcomes. This limitation is stated in Article VI, Section 14 1987 Philippine Constitution. “SECTION 14. No Senator or Member of the House of Representatives may personally appear as counsel before any court of justice or before the Electoral Tribunals, or quasi-judicial and other administrative bodies.” 01-Feb-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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