Leila de Lima | |
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.jpg) De Lima in 2016 | |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Chair of the Senate Electoral Reforms and People's Participation Committee | |
| In office July 25, 2016 – July 24, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Koko Pimentel |
| Succeeded by | Koko Pimentel |
| Chair of the Senate Justice and Human Rights Committee | |
| In office July 25, 2016 – September 19, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Koko Pimentel |
| Succeeded by | Dick Gordon |
| 56th Secretary of Justice | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – October 12, 2015 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Alberto Agra (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa (acting) |
| Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights | |
| In office May 2008 – June 30, 2010 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Purificacion Quisumbing |
| Succeeded by | Etta Rosales |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leila Norma Eulalia Josefa Magistrado de Lima August 27, 1959 Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Political party | Liberal (2015–present) Mamamayang Liberal (2024–present) (partylist) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2010–2015) Aksyon (2001–2010) |
| Spouse | Pláridel Bohol (annulled) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Lilia de Lima (aunt) Julie de Lima (aunt) |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University (AB) San Beda University (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Website | Official website |
Leila Norma Eulalia Josefa Magistrado de Lima (born August 27, 1959) is a Filipina politician, lawyer, human rights activist and law professor who previously served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. She was the chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights from 2008 to 2010, before serving in President Benigno Aquino III's cabinet as Secretary of Justice from 2010 to 2015.
Known as a vocal critic of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, she was arrested in 2017 under charges linked to the New Bilibid Prison drug trafficking scandal during her term as Justice Secretary.[1] Later that year, she was awarded the Prize for Freedom by the Liberal International. She was held in pretrial detention until November 13, 2023,[2] although she served out her remaining term as senator and filed legislation while held.
- ^ "Senator Leila de Lima arrested". Rappler. February 24, 2017. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ Buan, Lian (November 13, 2023). "Leila de Lima gets bail, freedom soon". Rappler. Retrieved November 13, 2023.