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Human Rights and Rule of Law in the Philippines

Summary

The European Parliament condemns extrajudicial killings in the Philippines and calls for an end to violence in the anti-drug campaign.
10 15.09.2016
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economy
human rights
criminal law
public safety
social policy
administrative law
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament expresses grave concern over the high number of deaths resulting from the anti-drug campaign.
  • There is an urgent call to stop shoot-to-kill orders and ensure law enforcement complies with international human rights standards.
  • The Parliament opposes the reintroduction of the death penalty and the lowering of the minimum age for criminal responsibility.
  • Authorities must ensure the safety and protection of human rights defenders, journalists, and trade unionists.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Philippines MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Philippines MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Philippines MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Philippines MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Philippines MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Philippines MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Philippines Philippines
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