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Duterte liable for drug war deaths by taking ‘full, legal’ responsibility —Luistro
Former President Rodrigo Duterte could be held liable for conspiracy by inducement in the war on drugs, according to Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro.
Luistro stated this after Duterte claimed he takes "full, legal responsibility" for the drug war, which she interpreted as an "extrajudicial confession of guilt."
The lawmaker argued that without Duterte's order or reward, police operatives would not have killed a significant number of people during the drug war.
Duterte previously explained the legal principles of conspiracy, including inducement, indispensable cooperation, and direct participation.
He disagreed with Luistro's argument, emphasizing the presumption of regularity in police operations.
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