![]() ![]() ![]() Sanctions were meted out against 18,664 police personnel for various offenses, with 5,151 dismissed from the service. Since 2016, Garcia said the PNP’s independent review unit conducted 10,437 investigations for all cases that resulted in death or injuries. “Our authorities are further strengthening disciplinary and accountability mechanisms with human rights information system for recording and monitoring violations and compliances by the police nationwide,” he added. “As the panel reviews cases, the DOJ is closely monitoring the preliminary investigation and prosecution of 87 criminal cases lodged against over a hundred law enforcement personnel for possible wrongful conduct related to or arising from anti-illegal drug operations,” Garcia said, referring to the Department of Justice. The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) shared a total of 159 case files. He said Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra vowed to endorse cases and file criminal complaints if warranted by evidence. Garcia told the UNHRC that the work of the review panel on cases of deaths in anti-illegal drug operations is in full swing. MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines has informed the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that authorities are complying with a policy requiring the submission of post-operation reports of all drug-related operations and mandatory use of body cameras in police operations.Īmbassador Evan Garcia, Philippine permanent representative to the UN, highlighted the country’s tradition of human rights engagement, citing the steady progress in the UN Joint Program on Human Rights and the continuation of the European Union Governance in Justice program into the second phase. Philippines to UNHRC: Post-drug operation reports submitted ![]()
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