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Oct 21, 2015writ of amparoextralegal killingsenforced disappearancesconstitutional lawrule on the writ of amparosupreme court
Amparo Writ Scope: Extralegal Killings and Enforced Disappearances Only
Supreme Court clarifies the writ of amparo covers only extralegal killings and enforced disappearances, not ordinary threats from private individuals.
Oct 7, 2008constitutional-lawwrit-of-amparoenforced-disappearancesecurity-of-personhuman-rightsbill-of-rights
Security of Person: The State's Duty to Protect Against Extralegal Killings and Enforced Disappearances
The Manalo ruling defines the constitutional right to security of person and the State's duty to protect citizens from enforced disappearances.