A SPOKESPERSON for Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno said Monday the impeachment proceedings against her in the House would be one-sided if her lawyers are not allowed to cross-examine witnesses against her in hearings of the committee on justice. Sereno had asked the House justice committee to ensure her right to counsel, who will cross-examine witnesses during the impeachment proceedings. Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez had earlier ruled out the request, saying Sereno should appear personally to cross-examine the witnesses. Deinla said Sereno’s legal team will insist on their motion when the committee resumes hearings on the impeachment complaint on Nov. 20. She said that vicious attempts to deprive the chief justice or any ordinary citizen of their rights should not escape public scrutiny.

Source: The Standard October 30, 2017 17:06 UTC