The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) choice to proceed with its inquiry into the Duterte authorities’s drug struggle for doable crimes in opposition to humanity is a part of due course of, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) stated Wednesday.
“CHR notes the decision of the ICC Appeals Chamber to deny the appeal of the government of the Philippines meant to suspend the investigation on the alleged crimes against humanity committed in the context of the previous administration’s anti-drug campaign in the country,” the fee stated in a press release.
“From the lens of justice, CHR acknowledges the continuation of the investigation as part of due process meant to uphold the rights of victims, as well as the accused, through a fair and impartial procedure with the end view of exacting truth and, later on, accountability from the perpetrators if and when guilt is established,” it added.
The CHR additionally referred to as on the Philippine authorities to view the ICC’s choice as a chance to provide higher that means to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s dedication to make sure a “high level of accountability” for human rights violations throughout his time period.
“CHR is willing, ready, and able to assist the government so it may better comply with its obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill the human rights of all, especially the vulnerable and aggrieved,” it stated.
The rights physique additionally clarified that the ICC probe is separate and distinct from its personal unbiased investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings and different human rights violations linked to the earlier administration’s anti-drugs marketing campaign.
The CHR earlier shared its findings with the Philippine authorities, for its consideration and motion.
“In this view, CHR supports the reforms pushed by this administration. We hope these efforts ultimately yield justice for the victims and better respect for human rights and dignity for all,” the CHR added.
The authorities has maintained that ICC has no jurisdiction over the Philippines, with Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla advising former president Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald Dela Rosa to not go to nations which can be signatories to the Rome Statute creating the ICC. — BM, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
