Resolution on Senator Leila M. De Lima and Human Rights in the Philippines

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the release of Senator Leila M. De Lima and condemns human rights violations in the Philippines' anti-drug campaign.
10 16.03.2017
Other
government
human rights
public safety
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament calls for the immediate release of Senator Leila M. De Lima and demands a fair trial.
  • There are significant concerns that the drug-related charges against the Senator are politically motivated fabrications.
  • The resolution strongly condemns the high number of extrajudicial killings occurring during the Philippine anti-drug campaign.
  • The Parliament opposes the reintroduction of the death penalty and the lowering of the minimum age for criminal responsibility.
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