Amnesty International says new rights body unnecessary, won't fix crisis

MANILA, Philippines — Amnesty International Philippines criticized the newly-formed special committee on human rights coordination as an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy as it urged the Marcos government to prioritize genuine solutions to the country's human rights issues.

Amnesty International Philippines Section Director Butch Olano said that while AO 22 is a "step in the right direction," the move "doesn't really make any impact in actual human rights cases." The special human rights committee aims to improve human rights investigations and accountability, collect data on violations by law enforcement agencies and work with civil society.

"The government doesn't need a 'super body' to champion human rights. What it needs to do is accept and implement the recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Council , the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Opinion and get serious about returning to the International Criminal Court," he added.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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