MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday said the Ombudsman’s decision to junk criminal and administrative cases against police officers over a secret detention cell in Manila is a “setback” in their efforts against human-rights abuses.
In a statement, the CHR said they filed the charges to ensure accountability among erring police officers.
“Scalawags among the police ranks will not be truly dealt with if those who have committed serious violations, particularly concerning fundamental human rights, are not held to account,” the commission said.
The CHR added that such practice may persist and may even embolden police officers and auth…
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