Philippine Supreme Court backs anti-terror measures

The Philippines Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a 2007 anti-terror law that the government sought to bolster a US-backed campaign against al Qaida-linked militants but critics fear could muzzle civil liberties.

Philippine Supreme Court backs anti-terror measures
Mon, 11 Oct, 2010 - 10:23

The Philippines Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a 2007 anti-terror law that the government sought to bolster a US-backed campaign against al Qaida-linked militants but critics fear could muzzle civil liberties.

Left-wing alliance Bayan said today it would appeal against last Friday’s ruling.

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