Philippines: House of Representatives passes anti-terrorism bill

On 4 April, the House of Representatives passed the Anti-Terrorism Bill 2005. The proposed law provides that a suspected terrorist can be held for three day before the state must file formal charges. The text also defines terrorism and criminalizes conspiracy to...

Philippines: Anti-terrorism bill passed by House of Representatives

After seven months of debates, an anti-terrorism bill was approved by the House of Representatives on 14 December. The law, which now must also be approved by the Senate, provides for a 72-hour detention period within which the authorities must file formal charges. It...

Anti-Terrorism Act of 2005, Section 8 (Bill)

SECTION 8. Proscription of an Organization. – For the purpose of this Act and with the observance of due process, the Anti Terrorism Council, upon its own initiative, or upon recommendation of the Secretary of Justice may proscribe a group as a terrorist...
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