Philippines: Further information on the imminent execution: Romeo Gallo

Index Number: ASA 35/040/1999
Date Published: 28 September 1999
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, Philippines

On 27 September President Estrada granted Romeo Gallo a second reprieve, of 20 days, to allow the newly created "conscience committee" to study his case. The committee will recommend to the President whether or not to grant him clemency.