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<p>We are aware of the case of Senator Leila de Lima, who has remained in detention
since 24 February 2017. Our Embassy in Manila continues to follow developments over
her case closely.</p><p>Our position on the importance of rule of law is clear, consistent
and well known in the Philippines. We continue to underline the need for the rule
of law to be upheld and due process followed.</p><p>In August 2018, the Minister of
State for Asia and the Pacific underlined our views with several Philippine Ministers
during his trip to Manila. In November 2018, Senior Officials underscored the same
point during our High level Political Talks. Most recently, the Prime Ministers' Trade
Envoy to the Philippines, Richard Graham MP, raised these issues with Philippine Ministers
during his visit to the country in February 2019.</p>
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