SPECIAL REPORT | All eyes on Supreme Court justices as they hear petitioners vs Anti-Terror Law
Now that the schedule has been set, the focus now is on how the members of the high court would come up with a decision on these. Considering the caliber of the lawyers questioning the ATL’s validity, will they simply brush off the arguments to put a finality on the question and allow the president to do as he wills or will they listen to the arguments and seriously put the law into question? The post SPECIAL REPORT | All eyes on Supreme Court justices as they hear petitioners vs Anti-Terror Law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Justices grill petitioners on defining terror
Two magistrates of the Supreme Court on Tuesday cast doubts on the assertions of the petitioners that the definition of terrorism under Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 is vague and thus violative of the people’s constitutional rights, such as freedom of speech and expression......»»
In last submission to SC, petitioners say with anti-terror law, habeas corpus writ won t be issued
Petitioners against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 insisted to the Supreme Court that the contentious law renders the extraordinary remedy writ of habeas corpus suspended for a suspected terrorist held under a section that allows warrantless detention up to 24 days......»»
Questions for Esperon pile up as SC justices bring up Parlade s red-tagging in anti-terror debates
Questions for National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperson are piling up as Supreme Court justices again brought up Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade’s repeated red-tagging in the ongoing oral arguments on the petitions against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020......»»
Justices zero in on longer detention without warrant under anti-terror law
A provision of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 allowing the detention of suspected terrorists without a warrant came under the scrutiny of Supreme Court justices in the resumption of oral arguments on Tuesday......»»
SC urged to intervene attacks vs counsels, petitioners of anti-terrorism law
Two retired Supreme Court (SC) justices, a former Vice President, and at least 52 petitioners asked the High Court to intervene and take measures to stop the attacks against the petitioners and counsels of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 or R.A. 11479......»»
Attack on lawyer prompts new plea vs anti-terror law
The petitioners against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and their lawyers yesterday filed another plea for the Supreme Court to stop the implementation of the law after one of their co-counsels was attacked on March 3......»»
SC defers oral arguments on anti-terror law
For the second time, the Supreme Court suspended its oral arguments on the Anti-Terrorism Law after some of the SC justices went on self-quarantine as a precaution against COVID-19......»»
SC ends interpellation on ATA
The Supreme Court (SC) ended the interpellation of petitioners assailing the constitutionality of Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) on the fourth day of oral arguments on the case on Monday. Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta decided to wrap up the oral argument and interpellation of the petitioners in order to hear the legal […] The post SC ends interpellation on ATA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
TRO sought anew vs Anti-Terror Law
The 37 petitioners questioning the implementation of Republic Act 11479 reiterated yesterday their appeal to the Supreme Court to issue an injunction, citing supervening incidents that allegedly demonstrated the chilling effects of the Anti-Terrorism Law......»»
Citing relentless red-tagging and arrests, SC urged to temporarily stop anti-terror law implementation
In another show of unity, petitioners against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 made another push to urge the Supreme Court to temporarily stop the implementation of the reviled law as debates on their pleas continue to run long......»»
Petitioners raise longer detention without charges under terror law
On the third oral argument, petitioners against the Philippine terror law raised before the Supreme Court the longer period of detention without charges under Anti-Terrorism Act. The post Petitioners raise longer detention without charges under terror law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Lawyers opposing terror law to face off with OSG
Lawyers representing 37 petitioners will face off Tuesday with the Office of the Solicitor General on the issue of the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 before the Supreme Court......»»
With two detained for anti-terror charge, petitioners press SC to stop implementation of law
With two people now detained over the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, activist group Bayan and more than 40 others on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to nullify the law and stop the government from implementing it......»»
SC asked to hold preliminary conference on anti-terror law pleas remotely
Petitioners represented by the Free Legal Assistance Group urged the Supreme Court to conduct the preliminary conference on the anti-terrorism law case through videoconference, citing COVID-19 risks and the protocol enforced to curb the spread of the virus......»»
Red-tagged bloc seeks TRO vs. terror law
Another group of petitioners on Friday prodded the Supreme Court to seriously consider its plea for the immediate issuance of a temporary restraining order to prevent the government from implementing Republic Act No. 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020......»»
Lawyers trimmed down for oral arguments on terror law
To trim down the number of lawyers who would represent 37 petitioners in the oral arguments on the Anti-Terrorism Law, the Supreme Court is requiring the petitioners to assign one lawyer to argue on their behalf for each common issue they raised against the law......»»
Fear of abuse of anti-terror law persists
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines on Monday appealed to the Supreme Court to immediately resolve the issues raised by the 37 petitioners seeking to declare Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 as unconstitutional after the government approved its implementing rules and regulations......»»
Carpio, Carpio-Morales move to block Martial Law solgen s plea to junk anti-terror law petitions
Retired Supreme Court Justices Antonio Carpio and Conchita Carpio-Morales moved to block former Solicitor General Estelito Mendoza’s plea to stand as the tribunal’s “friend” in resolving the petitions against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 202.....»»
DOJ finishes draft IRR of Anti-Terror Law
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has finished drafting the implementing rules and regulations of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra (TOTO LOZANO / PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “The DOJ has come up with first draft and that draft will be submitted to ATC (Anti-Terrorism Council) for their consideration,” Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said during an interview over ANC. The secretary noted that under Republic Act 11479, the Anti-Terrorism Law, the DOJ and the ATC were given 90 days since the law took effect in July to come out with the IRR. “Kung wala masyado changes (If no more changes will be made), we are hoping to finalize and promulgate the IRR before the end of the 90 day period,” he said. The secretary noted that in drafting the IRR the DOJ has “received inputs from the law enforcement agencies.” “We have factored their inputs doon sa draft na ginawa ng DOJ (in the DOJ’s draft IRR),” he said. Guevarra also pointed out the drafting of the IRR was carefully being made considering that there are over 30 petitions which have been filed before the Supreme Court (SC) questioning the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Law. “We are trying also to address kung ano sinasabi nila na kulang o malabo in the law (We are trying to address the complaints of the petitioners concerning what the law lacked and the unclear provisions),” he said. “Those that can be remedied through the IRR, then we will do so,” he assured. “That is why we are tyring to be very careful about this para ma address namin lahat (so that we can address everything),” Guevarra added......»»
Detained Higaonon leader among petitioners vs Anti-Terror Law
One of the petitioners to the Supreme Court to declare the Anti-Terrorism Act is a lumad leader in Bukidnon who is detained and facing trumped-up charges and was previously charged with committing “acts of terrorism” under the Human Security Act......»»