MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court’s order for the release of police records on the government’s “war on drugs” is a step towards transparency, the Commission on Human Rights said Wednesday. READ: SC to government: Release 'drug war' records to petitionersTransparency, accountability in governmentRights lawyer Chel Diokno, who also serves as chairperson of the Free Legal Assistance Group, said they have long been fighting for the release of the police records. “We are glad because this is a big step in transparency and accountability to the drug war. The rights lawyer also pointed out that the government has long denied access to the said records. READ: Data on drug war deaths being willfully suppressed?

Source: Philippine Star April 03, 2019 08:59 UTC