Can the legislature freely reorganize the Judiciary through new laws?
Congress possesses the authority to pass laws concerning the structure of the judicial branch, but it cannot reorganize the Judiciary at will. The constitution strictly protects the judiciary’s independence by ensuring that legislative reorganizations do not compromise judicial tenure. Therefore, no law shall be passed reorganizing the Judiciary when it undermines the security of tenure of its Members. This crucial safeguard is entrenched in Article VIII Section 2 1987 Philippine Constitution. “No law shall be passed reorganizing the Judiciary when it undermines the security of tenure of its Members.” 06-Mar-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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