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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.
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?
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 ...
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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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...
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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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.