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Prolonged Pretrial Detention and Bail in the Philippine Criminal Justice System
The issue of prolonged pretrial detention in the Philippines is a troubling reflection of the dysfunction within the nation’s criminal justice system
Raymund Narag
Nov 17, 2024


Documentary Requirements for Bail
These unnecessary documents should be reviewed and be done away with. It simply hinders access to justice.
Raymund Narag
Sep 30, 2024


Alternatives to Preventive Detention in the Philippines
This paper provides an understanding of the current state of preventive detention in the Philippines. Currently, the Philippines has one...
Raymund Narag
Aug 2, 2024


Compensation for Unjust Detention
The lack of compensation for pretrial detainees who are eventually acquitted underscores the need for legislative reform
Raymund Narag
Jul 16, 2024


Addressing Overcrowding and Heat in Philippine Prisons: A Call for Humanitarian Action
By aligning prison policies w/ international standards the Philippines can significantly improve the welfare & human rights of its PDLs.
Raymund Narag
May 23, 2024


SC: Persons Convicted of Heinous Crimes Still Entitled to Good Conduct Time Allowance
The Supreme Court restored the right of all PDL to avail of the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA)
PRESO Inc.
Apr 3, 2024


Court Trial Vacancies and Presidential Appointments
Despite the placement of the legal profession in the highest pedestals of society, this problem has become increasingly intractable.
Raymund Narag
Jan 9, 2024


Court Vacancies
A continuing analysis of this data set should be made. The technical people in the Supreme Court should continue to make these analyses.
Raymund Narag
Nov 30, 2023


Postponement of Court Calendar Hearings: The Intractable Cause of Jail Congestion
A major cause of delay in court case disposition is the postponement of hearings. This eventually leads to extreme jail congestion.
Raymund Narag
Oct 7, 2023


Anong Pwedeng Gawin?
We have the best lawyers in the world...let us see if they can provide good solutions to this simple problem
Raymund Narag
Sep 11, 2023


The Supreme Court, epistolary jurisdiction, and Leila de Lima
May the Supreme Court, in the benevolent exercise of its mighty judicial power...
Rene V. Sarmiento
Jun 15, 2023


Deterrence Theory and Filipino Criminality
Filipino socio-cultural realities mediate how punishments are perceived and experienced differently by rich and poor Filipinos
Raymund Narag
May 8, 2023


SURE TRIALS: Proposal for the SC, NPS & the PAO to Fast-Track the Pace of Criminal Litigation
Instead of a piece-meal hearing, judges, prosecutors, and defense lawyers should adopt the concept of SURE TRIALS
Raymund Narag
Aug 15, 2022


Legal & Non-Legal Barriers to Speedy Release #3: Pyansador
PDLs fall prey to the pyansador, promising to bail them out. After getting the money, the pyansadors run, never to be seen again
PRESO Inc.
Sep 10, 2020


Araw ng Paglaya: A Key Point in the Community Reintegration Process
A key point missing in the reintegration process is the protocol on day of release.
Raymund Narag
Jun 27, 2020