SC prohibits sensitive photos, recordings in videoconferencing

The Supreme Court has ruled that sensitive photographs and recordings, particularly those involving women and children, can only be presented during in-court proceedings and are prohibited in videoconferencing.

This directive, issued through a circular, aims to protect the welfare of women and children and aligns with existing laws and regulations.

Judges and branch clerks of court are instructed to strictly enforce this rule for evidence containing sexual abuse images and sound recordings.

The Supreme Court's decision comes as it also announced that courts in ECQ and modified ECQ areas would remain physically closed starting November 8, while NCR offices would operate at 50% capacity.