The Commission on Human Rights has lauded the government’s re-affirmed commitment to dispense justice swiftly and fairly to all Filipinos.
The CHR’s statement was issued as the heads of the first three pillars of the country’s criminal justice system – law enforcement, prosecution, and judiciary – reassured their commitment to dispense criminal justice to all Filipinos swiftly and fairly. The CHR said that Chief Justice Gesmundo noted that the establishment of JZs nationwide is, by itself, a “compelling example” of innovation in the justice sector.
It added that Remulla noted that such measures will decongest both court dockets and detention facilities, as “only those against whom the evidence of guilt is strong would be charged and convicted.”