ADVERTISEMENTThe 1933 decree led to Adolf Hitler’s rise while the martial law declaration in the Philippines was marred by human-rights violations. “Much like the Reichstag Fire Decree, this most recent enactment of Congress singled-handedly infringes on what many modern democracies consider as basic and essential rights,” the petitioners said. “The assailed law also disregards the principle of separation of powers by granting the Anti-Terrorism Council powers that the 1987 Constitution reserves solely for the judiciary,” they added. “With every unjust law enacted and upheld, the country inches farther from democracy. With RA 11479, it would be taking a huge step in the wrong direction; even a leap straight into the bowels of tyranny.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 19, 2020 11:29 UTC