The legal remedy also 'widened the space and opportunities' for others similarly accused, especially those whose bail is discretionary and 'whose rights to speedy trial are violated,' lawyer Theodore Te explains.
The SC ruled that Reyes was granted the extraordinary writ because her constitutional right to speedy trial was infringed, and her detention had “become oppressive thus infringing upon her right to liberty.”
“The SC did not expressly say the Rule on Habeas Corpus is amended but with the issuance of Guidelines pursuant to the Court’s rule-making power, it may be reasonably understood that the Rule has been modified,” Te told Rappler.
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