Monday, September 1, 2014

Detention-shopping

Maj. Gen. (ret) Jovito Palparan
An unusual issue has arisen in the Philippines: a retired major general, arrested after nearly three years in hiding, is arguing that he should be detained in a military confinement facility rather than a civilian one pending trial.  His request has been described as "detention-shopping" by a lawyers' group. He is charged with complicity in the abduction and disappearance of two women university students. This article from Rappler provides details on the detention issue.

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