Uniformed personnel to receive free legal aid under new law

PNP welcomes free legal assistance law

The Philippine National Police welcomed the signing into law of a measure providing free legal assistance to members of uniformed services who face legal cases arising from the performance of their duties, saying it is a victory for the police force.

Uniformed personnel to receive free legal aid under new law

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has enacted a law providing free legal aid for active duty and retired military and uniformed personnel facing criminal, civil, or administrative cases related to their official duties. The President signed Republic Act No. 12177, or the Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel Act, on April 15. The law […]...Keep on reading: Uniformed personnel to receive free legal aid under new law

Marcos OKs law giving legal aid to soldiers

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a bill providing free legal assistance to soldiers and other uniformed personnel facing charges arising from incidents related to the performance of their duties. The president signed on April 15 Republic Act (RA) 12177, or the Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel Act, a copy of which was posted at the Official Gazette on Friday. The new law covers officers, enlisted a…

Law on free legal aid for MUPs over 'service-related' cases signed

Law on free legal aid for MUPs over 'service-related' cases signed

New Law Giving Free Legal Aid To MUPs Signed

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act No. 12177, or the Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel Act, showing that his administration “does not leave its defenders behind,” Speaker Martin Romualdez said Thursday. “This isn’t just about legal defense. It’s about giving peace of mind to ordinary soldiers and cops on the ground,” Romualdez said in a statement. “It tells them: ‘Just do your job, serve with honor…