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<p>The UK is concerned about reports of human rights abuses in the Philippines, including
the high death toll associated with the 'war on drugs', the treatment of human rights
defenders, journalists and land rights campaigners and moves to reintroduce the death
penalty.</p><p>In August 2018, the Minister for Asia and the Pacific raised our concerns
with several Philippine Ministers during his trip to Manila. Foreign and Commonwealth
Office officials raised human rights with the Philippines Ambassador on 21 September.
At the UN Human Rights Council in September 2018, we urged the Philippines to investigate
killings associated with the "war on drugs" and to ensure the safety of
Land Rights Defenders.</p><p>We do not currently provide any support to the Juvenile
Justice and Welfare Council and have no plans to do so.</p><p>Our Embassy in Manila
has used Her Majesty's Government's Modern Slavery Fund to support groups working
on the effective implementation of the Republic Act 7610.</p>
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