Political Law

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE ENGAGEMENT NETWORK, INC., vs.ANTI-TERRORISM COUNCIL, et. al G.R. No. 178552 October 5, 2010 chilling effect, facial challenge, Human Security Act of 2007, in terrorem effect

FACTS: Petitioners assail for being intrinsically vague and impermissibly broad the definition of the crime of terrorism under RA 9372 (the Human Security Act of 2007) in that terms like “widespread and extraordinary fear and panic among the populace” and “coerce the government to give in to an unlawful demand” are nebulous, leaving law enforcement… Read More SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE ENGAGEMENT NETWORK, INC., vs.ANTI-TERRORISM COUNCIL, et. al G.R. No. 178552 October 5, 2010 chilling effect, facial challenge, Human Security Act of 2007, in terrorem effect