MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is ready to engage Congress on discussions about proposals to reinstate the death penalty. CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit said they are ready to engage lawmakers “in a frank and factual conversation about the death penalty.”Dumpit made the statement after administration lawmakers said they will prioritize the passage of the death penalty law in the coming 18th Congress. “We are ready to present the ineffectiveness of the death penalty and offer viable programs that result in crime prevention and lowering crime incidence. “As a state party to these human rights treaties, we have perpetually committed not to impose nor reintroduce capital punishment,” she pointed out. However, the apprehension, prosecution, conviction and punishment of those who have committed wrongdoings must be in accordance with human rights standards and principles,” Dumpit explained.

Source: Philippine Star May 19, 2019 23:03 UTC