Repeal of AO No. 253 on drug case review

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OP Administrative Order No. 8: Repeal of AO No. 253 on drug case review

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Repeal of AO No. 253 on drug case review

Law: Op Administrative Order No. 8

Decision Date: Mar 14, 2011

President Benigno S. Aquino III repeals Administrative Order No. 253 to expedite the resolution of drug cases under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, transferring pending cases back to the Department of Justice for prompt disposition.

Law Summary

Reasons for Repeal

AO No. 253 resulted in unnecessary delays in the disposition of drug-related cases.
The docket of the Office of the President was adversely clogged with these reviews, hindering efficient case management.
The repeal aims to expedite the resolution of drug cases by removing this additional layer of review.

Effect of Repeal

The repeal formally rescinds AO No. 253, removing the automatic review requirement.
All cases that were pending before the Office of the President under AO No. 253 are to be returned to the Department of Justice for proper disposition.

Implementation and Effectivity

The repeal takes effect immediately upon its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
This measure ensures that the Department of Justice regains full authority over the final disposition of drug-related cases without intervention by the Office of the President.

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