MANILA, Philippines – Cause oriented and advocacy groups, along with individuals claiming to be victims of the government’s red-tagging drive have joined the call for the Supreme Court (SC) to strike down as unconstitutional Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terror Law. ADVERTISEMENTThe petition is the 10th case filed against the controversial law that has already taken effect last July 18, 2020 even without its Implementing Rules and Regulations. In the latest petition, the SC was asked stop the convening of the Anti-Terror Council (ATC) and the exercise of its functions. The ATC, under the law was given the authority to order the arrest of suspected terrorists and unilaterally designate persons as terroristsThey also called on the high court to stop the drafting of the IRR and the convening of the Joint Oversight Committee under Section 50 of the law. The petitioners are asking the SC to strike down the entire law for being unconstitutional.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 19, 2020 02:26 UTC