ICJ calls on Senate to amend counter-terrorism bill
The ICJ today urged members of the Philippine Senate not to adopt a new counter-terrorism bill without significant amendments to ensure compliance with international human rights law.
ICJ welcomes draft bill prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity
The ICJ today welcomed the consideration of a bill by the Philippines’ Senate that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Philippines: Supreme Court upholds Presidential declaration of state of emergency
On 7 May, the Supreme Court found that the Presidential proclamation of a state of national emergency and its implementing Order of 24 February were in accordance with the Constitution. The declaration was made after the failure of an alleged plot to overthrow the...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...Recent News
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