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2. theworld.org › stories › 2023/03/21A rare murder conviction in the Philippines reveals a ‘broken ...

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   Mar 21, 2023 · Since former President Rordrigo Duterte launched his so-called “war on drugs” in 2016, convictions of law enforcement officers have been rare. But the recent murder conviction of former police officer Jeffrey Perez shows signs of justice and accountability in the overburdened courts.

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4. www.humanrights.asia › resources › journals-magazinesThe criminal justice system of the Philippines is rotten

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   The criminal justice system of the Philippines is rotten. Philippines desk, Asian Human Rights Commission, Hong Kong. Why do victims and witnesses do not come forward to file charges or support cases in court after shootings, assaults and other serious crimes in the Philippines today?

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Judiciary_of_the_PhilippinesJudiciary of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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   The judiciary of the Philippines consists of the Supreme Court, which is established in the Constitution, and three levels of lower courts, which are established through law by the Congress of the Philippines. The Supreme Court has expansive powers, able to overrule political and administrative decisions, and with the ability to craft rules and ...

6. worldjusticeproject.org › sites › defaultPhilippines ranked 102 out of 139 countries on rule of law ...

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   Philippines placed 13th out of 15 in the East Asia and Pacific region. WASHINGTON, DC (14 October 2021) – The World Justice Project (WJP) today released the WJP Rule of Law Index® 2021, which evaluates rule of law in 139 countries or jurisdictions.

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7. www.philstar.com › headlines › 2021/11/26Focus on human rights cases, making justice more accessible ...

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   Nov 26, 2021 · MANILA, Philippines — Prioritizing human rights cases and making justice more accessible to the marginalized and underserved are on the roadmap of justice reform in the next four years among...

8. www.rappler.com › philippines › ranking-rule-lawRule of law in Philippines still among the worst in East Asia

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   Oct 25, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines – The rule of law in the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. slid back one spot after last year’s improvement, according to the 2023 World Justice Project...

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   What is criminal justice in the Philippines?

   • It involves sincerity in dealings with the victims and their families. The filing of charges is merely one step in the lengthy criminal justice process: a process that is established in order to safely determine guilt and measure punishment. Unfortunately, in the Philippines today this is a little-understood notion among the country’s police.

   The criminal justice system of the Philippines is rotten

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   Is the Philippines a 'assault on the judiciary'?

   • On 23 March, the Supreme Court of the Philippines issued a statement against these attacks and described them as an “assault on the judiciary”. The Supreme Court also pledged to take action, including issuing a call to lower courts and law enforcement officials for information on incidents of threats and killings over the past 10 years.

   Philippines: Surge in killings of lawyers and judges shows justice

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   What is the Roadmap for justice reform in the Philippines?

   • MANILA, Philippines — Prioritizing human rights cases and making justice more accessible to the marginalized and underserved are on the roadmap of justice reform in the next four years among the Philippine justice and law enforcement sectors.

   Focus on human rights cases, making justice more accessible in coming

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   What are the factors affecting rule of law in the Philippines?

   • The WJP’s framework for the rule of law covers eight factors: Constraints on Government Powers, Absence of Corruption, Open Government, Fundamental Rights, Order and Security, Regulatory Enforcement, Civil Justice, and Criminal Justice. Philippines’ overall rule of law score decreased 2.9% in this year’s Index.

   Philippines ranked 102 out of 139 countries on rule of law, dropping

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10. www.amnesty.org › en › latestPhilippines: Surge in killings of lawyers and judges shows ...

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    Mar 26, 2021 · A recent investigative report which included data from the Supreme Court, stated that at least 61 lawyers, judges and prosecutors have been killed under the Duterte administration since 2016. From 2004 to 2021, according to the report, only seven cases have resulted in charges filed in court.