Lacson says detained senator-judges can attend impeachment trial physically through 'leave of court'

Ping Lacson suggests asking courts to allow senators to attend impeachment trial if detained

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Friday suggested that the Senate impeachment tribunal ask the Sandiganbayan or other courts to allow senator-judges who are facing complaints or charges to physically participate in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should they be arrested and detained.

Lacson says detained senator-judges can attend impeachment trial physically through 'leave of court'

There may still be a way for senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, who are facing arrest and detention, to participate in the proceedings without resorting to online attendance or voting.According to Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, this will remain in compliance with the Rules of the Senate, where online or remote participation and voting is allowed only in cases of force majeure or extreme circumstances, and in …