Philippine Supreme Court: Affidavit of Desistance May Not Be Used to Dismiss Human Trafficking Case
September 01, 2026
September 01, 2026
MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 1 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC: Affidavit of Desistance May Not Be Used to Dismiss Human Trafficking Case
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that an affidavit of desistance, or a sworn statement withdrawing a complaint, is considered "highly suspect" when made by a victim of exploitation and cannot be used as a basis to dismiss a trafficking case.
In a Dec . . .
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SC: Affidavit of Desistance May Not Be Used to Dismiss Human Trafficking Case
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that an affidavit of desistance, or a sworn statement withdrawing a complaint, is considered "highly suspect" when made by a victim of exploitation and cannot be used as a basis to dismiss a trafficking case.
In a Dec . . .