The Philippine National Police has also warned its members of administrative sanctions if they cooperate with the ICC in its probe on Duterte’s drug war without getting clearance from PNP leadership.
On Wednesday, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said he received “highly credible” information that ICC investigators had directly communicated with more than 50 active and former police officials regarding their possible inclusion in the crimes against humanity case against Duterte. Clavano said there may be “accountability” involved if a government official is coordinating with the ICC against the directions and policy of the government.
Clavano noted that the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees enumerates the liabilities of those who fail to comply with its guidelines. After Trillanes’ statement was picked up by media outfits, Fajardo said she immediately informed PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil about it and coordinated with the heads of different PNP units to seek confirmation.
Fajardo also disputed the claim of human rights group Amnesty International that extrajudicial killings remain prevalent under President Marcos. Meanwhile, Amnesty International has reiterated its call on the Marcos administration to cooperate with the ICC on the so-called war on drugs.The government’s cooperation with the investigation and the country’s return to the ICC are among the recommendations made by AI in its latest State of the World’s Human Rights report released on Wednesday.
In 2018, then president Duterte decided to withdraw from the ICC after its then prosecutor announced the opening of a preliminary examination into the war on drugs.
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