[WATCH] EXPLAINER: The dangers of the Anti-Terrorism Law Rappler lays out the key highlights of the Anti-terrorism Law and why its provisions could be dangerous.
broad definition of what constitutes"terrorism." Anyone could be tagged as terrorist, they warned.
The measure was pushed by the security officials in Duterte's Cabinet, an influential bloc of retired military generals. They wanted a tougher law than the now repealed Human Security Act, including a longer detention period and surveillance time for suspected terrorists.In the animated video above, Rappler lays out the key highlights of the Anti-terrorism Law and why its provisions could be dangerous.Creative direction by Emil MercadoHappy
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