The amendments to the dangerous drugs law would make it harder for suspects to prove their innocence as the burden of proof shifts to them, according to human rights advocates. — INQUIRER FILE
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): The Makabayan bloc on Thursday (March 4) expressed its “resounding objection to proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, which it said “whittles down” the constitutional presumption of innocence to a “mere sliver.”
According to the Makabayan bloc — composed of Bayan Muna Reps Carlos Zarate, Ferdinand Gaite, and Eufemia Cullamat; Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas; ACT Teachers France Castro; and Kabataan Partylist Rep. Sarah Elago — the House’s approval of House Bill No. 7814 “signals the start of a new phase of the so-called war against drugs.”
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