Political Law, 2019 Bar — Question A.9-B

QUESTION

The unabated rise of criminality and the reported identification of delinquent children loitering in the wee hours of the night prompted City Z to implement a curfew ordinance. Minors unaccompanied or unsupervised on the streets by their parents or guardians between 10:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M. may be apprehended by law enforcers subject to certain exclusive exceptions. These exceptions are: 1. minors running lawful errands, such as buying of medicines, using of telecommunications facilities for emergency purposes and the like; 2. night school students; and 3. minors working at night. Minors apprehended for violation of the curfew ordinance shall be required to undergo counseling, accompanied by their parents/guardians. (b) Does the curfew ordinance infringe any of the minors’ fundamental rights? Explain. (2.5%)

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