Human Security Act of 2007 | |
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Congress of the Philippines | |
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Citation | Republic Act No. 9372 |
Territorial extent | Philippines |
Enacted by | Congress of the Philippines |
Enacted | February 8, 2007 |
Signed | March 6, 2007 |
Commenced | July 20, 2007 |
Bill citation | Republic Act No. 9372 |
Keywords | |
terrorism, anti-terrorism legislation | |
Status: Repealed |
The Human Security Act of 2007, officially designated as Republic Act No. 9372, was a Philippine law that took effect on July 20, 2007.[1] The law, which was watered-down after opposition from some politicians and rights groups feared the legislation would endanger human rights, was aimed at tackling militants, particularly the Abu Sayyaf, in the southern Philippines.[2]
The law defines terrorism a crime of "caus[ing] widespread and extraordinary fear and panic among the populace" and allows authorities to arrest terror suspects without warrants and temporarily detain them without charges for a maximum of three days.[3] Under the law, detained terrorists are entitled to see a lawyer, a priest, a doctor, or family members.
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