Rappler's latest stories on Justice Marvic Leonen
Is timing right for same-sex marriage petition? Leonen warns of risks
‘We may commit a mistake and such a mistake might be permanent,’ says Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
SC martial law ruling 'enables rise of an emboldened authoritarian' – Leonen
'The majority’s decision in this case aligns us towards the same dangerous path. It erodes this Court’s role as our society’s legal conscience,' says Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
Leonen: Why no intel given to Congress during martial law deliberations?
Hearing oral arguments on martial law's extension, the Supreme Court associate justice says Malacañang cited threats from a minor operative of a terrorist group
How did the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act help empower the community?
It has been 20 years since President Fidel Ramos signed the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act
Martial law narrative out of context, far-fetched – Leonen
There is no rebellion that justifies martial law There is terrorism that requires more thoughtful action says Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
Leonen: Lone dissenter in SC martial law ruling
UPDATED We should have the courage to never again clothe authoritarianism in any disguise with the mantle of constitutionality Leonen says in his dissenting opinion
CJ Sereno keen to resolve jurisdiction issues in De Lima case
Sereno says that it s possible for the SC to grant partial relief to De Lima without saying that the RTC judge committed grave abuse of authority
Leonen questions qualifications of drug lords as state witnesses
You have here a case where all these are not qualified for the witness protection program but are in conspiracy with De Lima are not named in the information Would you say that there is a singling out of the accused? Associate Justice Marvic Leonen asks Solicitor General Jose Calida
SC orals: How justices pursued issues on Marcos burial
Of the issues the justices gave significant attention to human rights RA 289 AFP regulations and Marcos record as a soldier
Leonen: Shouldn't Grace Poe carry burden of proving citizenship?
For you to put your name for the public to choose you have the burden of [presenting] evidence correct? the Supreme Court justice asks Poe s counsel
Supreme Court wants task force created to address judge killings
This comes after the killing of a Samar provincial judge on Sunday – the second judge killed this month
#AnimatED: Bersamin vs Leonen
Supreme Court justices shouldn’t use secrecy as a cover for wrongdoing
War of SC justices: Bersamin files complaint vs Leonen
Supreme Court Justice Lucas Bersamin who penned the decision granting bail to Senator Juan Ponce Enrile files a complaint against one of the 4 dissenters Justice Marvic Leonen
SC justice questions Torre de Manila zoning permit
Associate Justice Marvic Leonen asks why DMCI started constructing Torre de Manila in 2012 when it was only granted variance to build beyond the allowed height 2 years after
Justice on Binay suspension: 'A difficult case because it's political’
Of course you would agree with me that this is a difficult case not only because it is complex It is also difficult because it is political says SC Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
Sanctions for other justices in Napoles Kevlar case?
SC Justice Marvic Leonen says the irregularities were so deliberate they cast doubt not only on Ong but also on Justices Jose Hernandez and Cristina Cornejo who acquitted pork barrel queen Janet Lim Napoles in the Kevlar helmet case
Judicial and Bar Council to have a Muslim rep
The Supreme Court has approved the plea of Justice Marvic Leonen to appoint an Islamic law expert to the body that vets court nominees
Chief Justice takes up cudgels for RH law
Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno cautions an anti RH lawyer against questioning the wisdom of lawmakers Get people who think like you elected first she says
Pamatong asks SC to nullify Bangsamoro agreement
Pamatong says the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement requires amending the charter
