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Bangsamoro officials request dedicated prosecutor for special geographic area
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region's leadership has formally petitioned the Department of Justice to deploy a special prosecutor to handle cases in the Special Geographic Area. The request aims to strengthen legal proceedings in the region.
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COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro government officials have appealed to the Department of Justice to station a special prosecutor in the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua and Bangsamoro Interior and Local Government Minister Jordan Bayam made the formal request to Justice Secretary Frederick Vida on Tuesday, seeking dedicated prosecutorial resources for the region.
The move comes as part of efforts to enhance the administration of justice within BARMM's jurisdiction, particularly in areas designated as special geographic zones requiring targeted legal oversight.
The special prosecutor role would facilitate more efficient handling of cases originating from the SGA, potentially addressing backlogs and improving case resolution timelines in the autonomous region. Officials have emphasized the need for streamlined prosecution services tailored to the area's specific circumstances and legal requirements.
The Department of Justice has yet to announce its formal response to the request.