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CHR continues probe into missing P6 million detainee trust fund

From PhilStar · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Commission on Human Rights said it will independently investigate an allegation that P6 million in detainee trust funds at the Correctional Institution for Women is missing.
  • The CHR rejected a proposal for a joint inquiry with the Bureau of Corrections and disputed how a Sept. 1 meeting was described.
  • Two senior officers have been relieved while the Bureau of Corrections conducts its own investigation.

The Commission on Human Rights is refusing to step away from an allegation that P6 million belonging to detainees at the Correctional Institution for Women is missing, despite a statement from the Bureau of Corrections suggesting otherwise.

The CHR said it never declared that there was “no need” for a separate investigation. Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, the commission’s focal commissioner for the rights of detainees, said a Sept. 1 meeting noted that BuCor had begun its own inquiry. The CHR, however, reiterated its constitutional independence and declined a proposal to conduct a joint investigation.

While it was noted during (a Sept. 1) meeting that BuCor is conducting its own investigation, the CHR reiterated its constitutional independence and declined the proposal to conduct a joint investigation.

· Faydah Maniri DumarpaThe CHR commissioner clarified the commission’s position on a proposed joint inquiry.

“While it was noted during (a Sept. 1) meeting that BuCor is conducting its own investigation, the CHR reiterated its constitutional independence and declined the proposal to conduct a joint investigation,” Dumarpa said. “The commission remains committed to independently determine and undertake appropriate action within its mandate.”

The commission remains committed to independently determine and undertake appropriate action within its mandate.

· Faydah Maniri DumarpaDumarpa described the CHR’s plan to pursue its own investigation.

Dumarpa said the CHR had contacted BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. over what it called inaccurate attribution and an inaccurate account of the meeting. Catapang has not issued a public statement.

“The CHR remains committed to establishing the facts and exercising its mandate independently, impartially and in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws, particularly in protecting the rights and welfare of persons deprived of liberty,” Dumarpa said. Various groups have urged BuCor and the women’s prison to address the missing funds. Two senior officers have been relieved pending the BuCor investigation.

The CHR remains committed to establishing the facts and exercising its mandate independently, impartially and in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws, particularly in protecting the rights and welfare of persons deprived of liberty.

· Faydah Maniri DumarpaThe statement reaffirmed the commission’s constitutional role in protecting detainees.
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Originally published by PhilStar in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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