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The answer must be in the negative. There is now showing that the
public was thereby excluded. It is to be admitted that the size of the
room allotted the Judge would reduce the number of those who
could be present. Such a fact though is not indicative of any
transgression of this right. Courtrooms are not of uniform
dimensions. Some are smaller than others. Moreover, as admitted
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contrary is proved, and shall enjoy the right * * * to have a speedy and
public trial, * * *." Art. III, Sec. 1, par. 17. The present Constitution, in
its Art. IV, speaks of an accused in all criminal prosecutions enjoying the
right "to have a speedy, impartial and public trial * * *." Sec. 19.
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4 Petition, paragraph 3.
5 Ibid, paragraph 5.
6 Ibid, paragraph 7.
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11 I d, paragraph 20.
12 III S. Laurel, ed., Proceedings of the Philippine Constitutional
Convention [of 1934-1935] 665-666 (1966).
13 Section 3.
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