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Sep 24, 2013constitutional-lawhuman-security-actdeclaratory-reliefjusticiable-controversylocus-standisupreme-court
Upholding Justiciable Controversy: The Human Security Act and Limits of Declaratory Relief
The Supreme Court clarifies when courts may hear constitutional challenges to the Human Security Act, emphasizing the need for actual, ripe controversies.
Oct 5, 2010anti-terrorismhuman security actconstitutional lawlocus standisupreme courtnational security
Anti-Terrorism Act: Balancing National Security and Constitutional Rights in the Philippines
The Supreme Court upheld the Human Security Act but set strict rules on who can challenge anti-terrorism laws in court.