NUPL hails dismissal of baseless BP 880 case, calls for repeal of repressive law
This victory is not just for the Makabayan candidates but for all Filipinos who uphold fundamental freedoms.
This victory is not just for the Makabayan candidates but for all Filipinos who uphold fundamental freedoms.
“This is just one of many, but it is a reminder that we must continue resisting the criminalization of activism and standing up for the rights of the urban poor and the marginalized.”
In its ruling, the Court found that the prosecution failed to establish an unbroken chain of custody for the allegedly confiscated firearms and explosives, describing the “irregularities as clear as daylight.”
Your dedication continues to inspire people’s lawyers and human rights defenders to stand their ground and carry on the fight!
The FATF must ensure that its standards do not come at the expense of democracy, civic freedoms, and human rights. We urge you to reflect on their real-world consequences and act decisively to prevent further harm.
In the name of complying with FATF standards, the Philippine government is going after the wrong targets: it is our CSOs, human rights defenders, development workers, and grassroots communities who bear the brunt of this repression.
“The insistence on treating these deaths as operational successes is a deeply alarming signal from the State. It conveys to all members of the security forces that they can kill unarmed civilians and be rewarded. This is nothing less than State-sanctioned violence.”
NUPL is proud to have joined and supported the Confederation of Lawyers of Asia and the Pacific (COLAP) Conference 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. The three-day Conference tackled common issues on peace, human rights, climate change, migrants and refugee issues, and sectoral rights.
NUPL-NCR took a closer look at the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, which was updated in 2022
The all-women batch of law student interns finish their internship program with firsthand experience in people's lawyering.