SC moves anti-terror law oral arguments to April 6 due to 'alarming' COVID-19 spike

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/01/17/supreme-court-building-jc-011717.jpg' ><figcaption><em>ABS-CBN News/File</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - The Supreme Court on Monday rescheduled again the 5th session of oral arguments on petitions against the new counterterrorism law for April 6, following a spate of new coronavirus infections.</p><p>"Due to alarming increase of COVID cases, you are hereby informed... of the suspension of the Oral Arguments scheduled on March 23," according to an announcement from the Office of Clerk of Court Edgar Aricheta.</p><p>The oral arguments will resume at 2:30 p.m. of April 6, 2021, the document read.</p><p>On March 8, the high court suspended the oral arguments on petitions against Republic Act 11479 or Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 after some justices went on self-quarantine as precaution against the disease. </p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/08/21/sc-suspends-day-5-of-oral-arguments-on-anti-terror-law-over-covid-19-concerns'>SC suspends Day 5 of oral arguments on anti-terror law over COVID-19 concerns</a></li></ul><p>The high court in February also suspended a separate oral arguments session for the controversial law after a magistrate reportedly contracted the virus.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/22/21/sc-justice-tests-positive-for-covid-19-anti-terror-law-oral-arguments-suspended'>SC justice tests positive for COVID-19; Anti-Terror law oral arguments suspended</a></li></ul><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>JUST IN: Supreme Court suspends Anti-Terror law oral arguments for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23, citing “alarming increase of COVID-19 cases.”<br/><br/>Oral arguments to resume on April 6. <a href='https://t.co/TvghGyRpQi'>pic.twitter.com/TvghGyRpQi</a></p>— Mike Navallo (@mikenavallo) <a href='https://twitter.com/mikenavallo/status/1373894546002616320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>March 22, 2021</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/03/20/duterte-signs-into-law-anti-terror-bill-despite-growing-opposition'>Duterte signs anti-terror bill into law despite growing opposition</a></li></ul><p>President Rodrigo Duterte signed the anti-terror law in July 2020 despite heavy opposition over fears it could be used to crack down on dissenters.</p><p>Among the law's supposed contentious provisions are warrantless arrest, prolonged detention without charges, and the designation of any person or group as terrorists.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/02/02/21/supreme-court-hears-oral-arguments-on-petitions-vs-anti-terror-act'>Supreme Court hears oral arguments on petitions vs Anti-Terror Act</a></li></ul><p>The high court on Feb. 2 began hearing oral arguments on petitions challenging the validity of the Anti-Terrorism Act. A total of 37 petitions were filed against the law by various groups, saying that some provisions may lead to human rights violations.</p><p><strong>- With a report from Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News</strong></p><p><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=1621850' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>On March 8, the high court suspended the oral arguments on petitions against Republic Act 11479 or Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 after some justices went on self-quarantine as precaution against the disease. </p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/08/21/sc-suspends-day-5-of-oral-arguments-on-anti-terror-law-over-covid-19-concerns'>SC suspends Day 5 of oral arguments on anti-terror law over COVID-19 concerns</a></li></ul><p>The high court in February also suspended a separate oral arguments session for the controversial law after a magistrate reportedly contracted the virus.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/22/21/sc-justice-tests-positive-for-covid-19-anti-terror-law-oral-arguments-suspended'>SC justice tests positive for COVID-19; Anti-Terror law oral arguments suspended</a></li></ul><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>JUST IN: Supreme Court suspends Anti-Terror law oral arguments for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23, citing “alarming increase of COVID-19 cases.”<br><br>Oral arguments to resume on April 6. <a href='https://t.co/TvghGyRpQi'>pic.twitter.com/TvghGyRpQi</a></p>— Mike Navallo (@mikenavallo) <a href='https://twitter.com/mikenavallo/status/1373894546002616320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>March 22, 2021</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/03/20/duterte-signs-into-law-anti-terror-bill-despite-growing-opposition'>Duterte signs anti-terror bill into law despite growing opposition</a></li></ul><p>President Rodrigo Duterte signed the anti-terror law in July 2020 despite heavy opposition over fears it could be used to crack down on dissenters.</p><p>Among the law's supposed contentious provisions are warrantless arrest, prolonged detention without charges, and the designation of any person or group as terrorists.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/02/02/21/supreme-court-hears-oral-arguments-on-petitions-vs-anti-terror-act'>Supreme Court hears oral arguments on petitions vs Anti-Terror Act</a></li></ul><p>The high court on Feb. 2 began hearing oral arguments on petitions challenging the validity of the Anti-Terrorism Act. A total of 37 petitions were filed against the law by various groups, saying that some provisions may lead to human rights violations.</p><p><strong>- With a report from Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News</strong></p><p><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=1621850' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>"Due to alarming increase of COVID cases, you are hereby informed... of the suspension of the Oral Arguments scheduled on March 23," according to an announcement from the Office of Clerk of Court Edgar Aricheta.</p><p>The oral arguments will resume at 2:30 p.m. of April 6, 2021, the document read.</p>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/01/17/supreme-court-building-jc-011717.jpg' ><figcaption><em>ABS-CBN News/File</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - The Supreme Court on Monday rescheduled again the 5th session of oral arguments on petitions against the new counterterrorism law for April 6, following a spate of new coronavirus infections.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court on Monday rescheduled again the 5th session of oral arguments on petitions against the new counterterrorism law for April 6, following a spate of new coronavirus infections.</p>

The Supreme Court on Monday rescheduled again the 5th session of oral arguments on petitions against the new counterterrorism law for April 6, following a spate of new coronavirus infections.

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SC moves anti-terror law oral arguments to April 6 due to 'alarming' COVID-19 spike

SC moves anti-terror law oral arguments to April 6 due to 'alarming' COVID-19 spike