Episode description
Part of our responsibility and privilege as adults is to know our fundamental rights.
In this episode, we talk to veteran human rights lawyer Chel Diokno about the Anti-Terrorism Law, and how it poses a threat to our most basic freedoms as Filipino citizens.
We discuss our current political climate, debunk the misconceptions about the “Terror Law”, find out how to protect ourselves from abuse, learn about life during Martial Law, and consider the steps we can take in the future.
If you need legal advice or help, you may contact Atty. Chel and the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) at flag.metromanila@gmail.com or flag@flag.com.ph.
Other volunteer legal assistance groups:
UP College of Law: https://law.upd.edu.ph/uplawhelps/ uplawhelps@up.edu.ph
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC): http://www.ahrc.org.ph/
8:50 - Anti-Terrorism Law Backgrounder
9:06 - Human Security Act
12:52 - vague definition of “Terrorism”
17:40 - Separation of powers + checks and balances
19:35 - unconstitutionality of the “Terror Law”
21:32 - “Bakit ka matatakot kung ‘di ka naman terorista?”
24:00 - Terrorism in Mindanao
25:52 - fixing the justice system
37:39 - what can citizens do to reverse the law
39:04 - how to protect yourself from unlawful arrest
45:50 - Freedom of speech and the press
50:44 - Martial Law
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