Philippines Witness Protection Program
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The Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Program (WPSBP) or simply the Witness Protection Program (WPP) is the witness protection scheme by the Philippine government. It is codified under Republic Act No. 6981.
A state witness under the WPP are accused but is determined to be the "least guilty" in a crime. They are free from criminal liability and given protection by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in exchange of full cooperation in investigations. Other persons may be given protection by the DOJ without being a state witness.
Background
The Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Program (WPSBP) or the Witness Protection Program (WPP) was institutionalized by Republic Act No. 6981 or the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act on April 21, 1991.
State witnesses
Beneficiaries of the witness protection program are referred to as "state witnesses". They people who express willingness to provide testimony before a court, quasi-judicial body, and investigating authorities.
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