Amendment to Section 1 of Republic Act No. 857
- Public officers, employees, or persons acting under their orders who obstruct or prohibit a duly licensed attorney from:
- Visiting and conferring privately with an arrested person.
- This right applies at any hour of the day or, in urgent cases, at night.
- The visit and conference must be requested by the arrested person, another acting on their behalf, or by a national/international non-governmental organization accredited by the Office of the President.
Penalties for Obstruction
- Violation results in punishment by prision correccional, which is a penalty involving imprisonment.
Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Provisions
- All laws, orders, issuances, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly to conform with its provisions.
Effectivity of the Order
- The Executive Order takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette, ensuring public awareness and compliance.