Rappler: The dangers of the Anti-terrorism Law

In this explainer, Rappler lays out the key highlights of the Anti-terrorism Law and why its provisions could be dangerous.

The implementing rules and regulations of the Anti-Terrorism Act will be completed way earlier than the deadline, officials said in the wake of the suspected suicide bombings that rocked Jolo, Sulu. https://t.co/XQvP0SfR7K

— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) August 28, 2020

The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, officially designated as Republic Act No. 11479, is a Philippine law whose intent is to prevent, prohibit, and penalize terrorism in the Philippines.^[1] The law was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on July 3, 2020 and effectively replaced the Human Security Act of 2007 on July 18, 2020. The law's constitutionality is currently being challenged in the Supreme Court by multiple groups. - Wikipedia