Tag: due process
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Supreme Court in 2025: Rulings that Shaped Philippine Jurisprudence
Overview: A Year of Legal Shift The Philippine Supreme Court in 2025 delivered a range of decisions that clarified, expanded, or redefined core areas of the nation’s legal framework. While some rulings carried broad political and institutional consequences for governance and accountability, others directly affected criminal procedure, civil rights, and constitutional protections. Together, these decisions…
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Supreme Court 2025: Rulings that Shaped Philippine Jurisprudence
Introduction: A pivotal year for Philippine jurisprudence The Supreme Court of the Philippines closed 2025 with a slate of decisions that reframed core areas of law, from criminal justice to governance and civil liberties. As courts often reflect evolving societal needs, this year’s rulings illuminate how jurisprudence is adapting to modern challenges—while also signaling potential…
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The perilous fate of Palestinians suspected of helping Israel: dead or alive
Background: a high-stakes exchange and the shadow of accusation The Gaza ceasefire brokered by the United States has been accompanied by a tense, often deadly web of accusations and counter-accusations. In the latest chapter, Hamas handed over four bodies to Israel as part of an exchange connected to the broader conflict. For families, communities, and…
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The Dark Toll: Palestinians Suspected of Aiding Israel Face Harsh Fates
Background: A fragile ceasefire and the haunting accusation of collaboration The Gaza conflict, punctuated by cycles of violence and fragile truces, has long carried a volatile undercurrent: the fear that Palestinians accused of helping Israel could pay with their lives or freedom. As the US-brokered ceasefire exchange unfolded on 14 October, Hamas handed over four…
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Hearing Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Judge Reviews Vindictive Prosecution Claim Over Human Smuggling Case
Background: A Deportation Mistake and Its Aftermath A federal judge has paused the pending trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national involved in a high-profile human smuggling case. The decision comes after Abrego Garcia was erroneously deported, a mistake that has heightened scrutiny over the government’s handling of the case and raised questions about…
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Hearing Set on Prosecution Suspicions in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case
Overview of the Case A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to examine whether prosecutors are acting with vindictive motives in the human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported. The development follows the recent cancellation of his trial, a move that has intensified scrutiny over prosecutorial conduct in…
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Ghana Prison Crisis: Somafo Yaw Calls for Mass Amnesty Over 30% Innocent Inmates
Ghana’s Prison System under Scrutiny In a bold and controversial statement, Somafo Yaw, founder and leader of Asomdwee Ntonton Som, asserted that more than 30 percent of inmates in Ghanaian prisons are innocent. The claim, made during a recent public gathering, has reignited debates about the country’s criminal justice system, the criteria for detaining individuals,…
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Jawi to Probe Viral Incident: Man Dressed as Woman at International Event
Overview of the incident A local man who appeared dressed as a woman at an international event has become the focus of a social media storm and requests for clarity from officials. The viral footage prompted discussions about cultural norms, personal expression, and the role of religious authorities in public life. In response, the Federal…
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Malaysia Court Denies Najib Razak’s Bid to Serve Jail Sentence at Home
Background: Najib Razak’s Legal Battle Continues The case surrounding former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has taken another turn as a court in Kuala Lumpur rejected his bid to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at home. The decision, issued on December 22, underscores the rigorous procedures required for any executive clemency or royal…
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No VIP Treatment for DPWH Officials: BJMP Sets Record Straight in Cebu Detention Case
Background: Detention in Cebu Involves DPWH Officials In Cebu, the National Office of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) addressed concerns about special privileges for detained officials connected to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Sarah Discaya and eight other DPWH officials are among those detained at the Lapu-Lapu City detention…