SC confirms deliberation over constitutionality of Anti-Terror Act over

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (Dec. 8) confirmed that the deliberation over the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Act is over and that the judges have also voted on the petition questioning the act’s constitutionality.

This was confirmed by a message from Supreme Court Spokesperson Atty. Brian Keith Hosaka.

“Considering that there were numerous issues resolved in the case, as well as the fact that each Justice had to vote on each issue, there is a need to accurately confirm and tally the vote of each Justice in order to ensure the correct resolution of the Court per issue,” Hosaka said.

Hosaka insisted that because many issues have been resolved and because the judges have voted on each issue, they need to investigate the votes carefully to ensure the right resolution of each issue.

“Rest assured that the Supreme Court Public Information Office will provide the media and the public with an accurate summary of the action of the Supreme Court with respect to the ATA case at the soonest possible time.”

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ensured that they will provide a correct summary of the Court’s action as soon as possible.

Up to 37 petitions were filed in the Supreme Court against the Anti-Terror Law.

The petitioners claim that the provisions of the law expose abuse of human rights. – Report from Kenneth Paciente/PG – bny

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