AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPhilippines Juvenile Justice: After the Tacloban school shooting, lawyers and officials stressed that minors under the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act aren’t “free to walk away” and can still face court-linked intervention and rehabilitation. Philippines Anti-graft Trial: In the Sandiganbayan case over alleged “ghost” DPWH projects, a former driver testified he delivered cash boxes about 10 times to named former lawmakers. Impeachment Watch (Philippines): Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense said it will keep some witnesses undisclosed for security and asked for clarity on the trial order ahead of the July 6 start. Kenya Ebola Facility: A court found Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt for continuing a US-backed Ebola quarantine project, but accepted his apology and ordered a halt pending further proceedings. South Africa/Zambia Burial Fight: South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal backed Edgar Lungu’s family on where he should be buried, rejecting Zambia’s bid for custody of his remains. Myanmar Immigration Case: A Thai woman accused in a US diplomat killing appeared in Myanmar court on an immigration-code charge first, with murder proceedings to follow. UK Airport Expansion: A UK High Court dismissed challenges to Gatwick’s £2.2bn expansion, clearing the way for the project to proceed. International Criminal Court: Niger formally left the ICC, accusing it of selective justice, joining withdrawals by the Philippines and Burundi. South Korea Martial Law: A district court sentenced former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years over his role in Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2024 martial law bid.
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