Republic of the Philippines UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM Morong, Rizal GRADUATE SCHOOL Name of Student Course : CARLO BASA : MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING major in SOCIAL STUDIES Subject : SS 201 – SEMINAR IN READING IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES Professorial Lecturer: Dr. CHARLTON S.J. PEPAÑO _______________________________________________________________ READINGS IN (TITLE) I. Literature and Studies There is a proverb that goes, "Justice delayed is justice denied," and the public's trust in the government has unavoidably decreased as a result of the belief that the Filipino criminal justice system continues to fail to deliver swift and effective justice. As a result of the persistent crime and violence in their neighborhoods, individuals are filled with anxiety. Justice of the kind that promotes peace and prosperity is still. As jail overcrowding continues to deteriorate in the Philippines, it is becoming increasingly difficult to protect detainees' human rights. The criminal justice system appears to be the problem since it is overburdened and unable to keep up with the rates of population growth, urbanization, and crime. Also, there appears to be an imbalance in the justice system, since there are not enough judges, prosecutors, or public defenders to handle the large volume of criminal cases brought by law enforcement. This causes delays in the criminal justice system and has frequently led to human rights crises in jails. Yet, recent advancements offer the Filipinos some hope. Valenzuela R.P (2016) According to Ang (2006) Criminal judicial systems are more focused on accurately administering justice than on the effectiveness of the internal procedures. Delays result from such prioritization, which can have a harmful impact on the accused, the accuser, and society as large. There have been few attempts to properly evaluate the costs of delays, despite the implicit common awareness that they exist. Without such an estimate, it will be difficult to determine if the influence on society is significant or negligible. Moreover, One of the key signs of poverty is limited access to justice. It forces the poorest of the poor to create informal mechanisms to resolve their disputes, which are frequently more arbitrary and deadly. Additionally, because impoverished people do not have actual access to the civil and social rights to which they are entitled as citizens, they develop a victim culture, which further distances them from a feeling of citizenship. As a result, they reproduce their unacceptably oppressive social, political, and economic discrimination. Rojo(2002) Any society's criminal justice system depends heavily on the comprehensive, effective, and efficient performance of all the key players involved in the administration of justice. The inefficiency and incompetence of the other components may interfere with one component's ability to perform effectively and efficiently. As a result, the so-called "pillars" of the criminal justice system—the police, prosecution, judiciary, correctional facilities, and most crucially, the community—must work together and take coordinated, concerted action. That is, however, easier said than done, particularly in a nation like the Philippines where the relevant government agencies are plagued by budgetary, technological, and institutional constraints and where the populace is gradually drifting apart from one another. The Government has consistently implemented measures to responsibly address these issues, despite the fact that it may seem like a daunting endeavor. Lopez ( The right of the accused to a timely trial and a speedy disposal of the case against him was created to stop tyranny of the citizen by ordering the courts to move with reasonable haste while trying criminal matters. It also serves to stop delays in the administration of justice. Velarde-Nandin, M. A. D. (2018) The majority of people around the world demand justice. But, when courts are backed up or not present, justice might be delayed. The "Justice on Wheels" Program was put into place as a result of the circumstance. In 2004, it was adopted and introduced in the Philippines. The program provided mobile supplemental courts and mobile substitute courts with the primary goal of clearing the backlog of court dockets. Later, it was reintroduced in 2008 as the "Enhanced Justice on Wheels" Program. Dioso, J. M. M. (2014) One of the biggest problems facing the criminal justice systems of many developing nations is protracted pretrial detention. Detainees spend years in jail while their cases are being tried, yet they are never found guilty. Regarding the effects of this alarming condition, little is known. In order to comprehend the scope and effects of protracted pretrial detention, this research analyzes jail official data and qualitative interviews with detainees in a local jurisdiction in the Philippines using pertinent prison and criminological theories. The findings point to the development of a detainee-shared legal cynicism towards the criminal justice system. These attitudes are probably the foundation for widespread beliefs that support the use of violence and vigilante justice against offender populations. The effects on Philippine judicial and criminal reforms are addressed.3 II. References (APA format) Valenzuela, R. P. (2016). Glimmers of hope: A report on the Philippine Criminal Justice System. International Review of the Red Cross, 98(903), 845–849. doi:10.1017/s1816383117000716 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/AlvinAng/publication/299410736_Determining_the_ Costs_of_Delay_in_the_Philippine_Criminal_Justice_System/links/56f4da2e08ae3 8d7109f6f9f/Determining-the-Costs-of-Delay-in-the-Philippine-Criminal-JusticeSystem.pdf https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/50339186/BJS-libre. THE BARANGAY JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE PHILIPPINES: IS IT AN EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE.pdf? https://www.unafei.or.jp/publications/pdf/RS_No55/No55_26VE_Lopez.pdf Dioso, J. M. M. (2014). A review of the ‘justice on wheels’ program: Its impact on speedy trial (Unpublished postgraduate thesis). Central Philippine University, Jaro, Iloilo City. Velarde-Nandin, M. A. D. (2018). A content analysis of Supreme Court rulings on cases in violation of the Speedy Trial Act from 2013-2018 (Unpublished postgraduate thesis). Central Philippine University, Jaro, Iloilo City. Specifications: Arial 12, single space, Letter (8.5” x 11”)
