Creation of People's Court for WWII Crimes

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Commonwealth Act No. 682: Creation of People's Court for WWII Crimes

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of People's Court for WWII Crimes

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 682

Decision Date: Sep 25, 1945

During World War II in the Philippines, Commonwealth Act No. 682 established a special court and prosecution office, known as the People's Court and Office of Special Prosecutors, to handle crimes against national security, with the power to convict and sentence the accused even with insufficient evidence, while the Office of Special Prosecutors had the duty to receive records and release political prisoners on bail.

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