If this proposed law was passed, the government can start making warrantless arrest and detention 15 days after publication.
Espino wants warrantless arrest, reclusion perpetua for members of ‘terror’ groups
Tags: anti-terrorism law
Another Jab at Civil Liberties
In late 2005 up to 2006 the Arroyo government tried to curtail the freedom of speech and assembly through the Calibrated Preemptive Response, silence the media through the issuance of guidelines by the PNP, and twist and bend its laws and legal procedures to run after its critics especially from the legal Left. It also…
Human Security Act: ‘Draconian, Fascist’
An interview with Atty. Edre Olalia The anti-terrorism law is draconian, anti-people, and is very dangerous. Another fundamental point is, it does not cover the acts of terrorism of the State itself which is the worst kind of terrorism. BY DR. RAINER WERNING THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Contributed to Bulatlat Vol. VII,…
HSA an Unnecessary Law
Is the HSA really necessary in curbing what it defines as “terrorism”? A lawyer who represented petitioners against the said law before the High Tribunal views the HSA as not only unnecessary but also dangerous. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 27, August 12-18, 2007 Is the Human Security Act…