Opinion: Latest De Lima Acquittal Exposes the Politicization of Philippines’ Justice System The recent acquittal of former Senator Leila de Lima from the second of three drug cases against her highlights the political nature of charges brought against her and the sad state of the Philippine justice system. Her likely […]
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Leila de Lima’s Acquittal: A Long Overdue Step Towards Justice in the Philippines
Amnesty International has welcomed the news of partial acquittal for former Filipino Senator, Leila de Lima, who has been detained on drug-related charges since 2017. As a strong advocate for human rights, de Lima has been one of the most vocal critics of the government’s notorious “war on drugs,” which […]