Philippine Criminal Justice System Overview
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What are the five pillars of the Philippine Criminal Justice System?

  • Police, prosecution, courts, corrections, and community (correct)
  • Officers, attorneys, litigation, incarceration, and neighborhoods
  • Police, lawyers, trials, prisons, and rehabilitation
  • Enforcers, judges, juries, rehab centers, and citizens
  • Which attribute is not adhered to by the Philippine Criminal Justice System?

  • Inquisitorial nature of litigation (correct)
  • Spanish and Anglo American Law
  • General, territorial, and prospective application of criminal laws
  • Common law principle
  • What is the primary goal of the Philippine Criminal Justice System?

  • To rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society (correct)
  • To maximize efficiency in court proceedings
  • To establish a communal justice process
  • To impose strict punishments on the accused
  • What does the Philippine Criminal Justice System enforce to protect life and property?

    <p>Laws and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process does the Philippine Criminal Justice System sanction for people suspected of committing a crime?

    <p>Due process involving the five pillars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Philippine Criminal Justice System?

    <p>To maintain peace and order in the society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal principles guide the Philippine Criminal Justice System?

    <p>Spanish and Anglo American Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of litigation in the Philippine Criminal Justice System?

    <p>Adversarial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Philippine Criminal Justice System rely on to ensure due process?

    <p>Five Pillars: Police, prosecution, court, correction and community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are criminal laws applied by the Philippine Criminal Justice System?

    <p>Prospectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of the Philippine Criminal Justice System

    • The system is built on five pillars.

    Pillars of the Philippine Criminal Justice System

    • Prevention and control of crimes
    • Investigation and detection of crimes
    • Prosecution of crimes
    • Correction and rehabilitation of offenders
    • Restoration and reparation to victims

    Limitations of the Philippine Criminal Justice System

    • The system does not adhere to the principle of restorative justice.

    Goals of the Philippine Criminal Justice System

    • The primary goal is to enforce the law and maintain order in society.

    Protection of Life and Property

    • The system enforces laws to protect life and property from harm.

    Criminal Justice Process

    • The system sanctions the process of arrest, trial, and punishment for people suspected of committing a crime.

    Primary Function

    • The primary function is to maintain social order and provide justice to victims of crimes.

    Guiding Principles

    • The system is guided by the principles of proportionality, equality, and fairness.

    Litigation in the Philippine Criminal Justice System

    • Litigation is adversarial in nature, involving prosecution and defense.

    Ensuring Due Process

    • The system relies on the rule of law and the Bill of Rights to ensure due process.

    Application of Criminal Laws

    • Criminal laws are applied in a fair, impartial, and non-discriminatory manner.

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    Test your knowledge of the Philippine Criminal Justice System with this quiz covering its definition as a social institution, a system, a process, and a machinery. Explore the components and functions of the justice system in the Philippines.

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