Poor record fuels fear that misuse of anti-terror law will go unpunished
Jul 19, 2021 2:59 PM PHT
There is a poor track record in the Philippines when it comes to seeking accountability against law enforcement agents who wrongfully arrest and detain, fueling fears that the same culture of impunity will reign in the implementation of the anti-terror law, veteran human rights lawyers said. Our justice system is inhospitable to the battle of impunity especially when you re running after law enforcers. It s not easy, National Union of Peoples Lawyers (NUPL) chairperson Neri Colmenares said in Filipino during the forum “#DefendDemocracy: Fighting against anti-terror law” held on Saturday, July 17.
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