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Practice question: Anti-Terrorism Act (RA 11479)

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Practice question

An accused is found with ordinary maps but no proved connection to preparation of terrorism. The prosecution invokes Section6 solely because the objects could conceivably be misused. Which statutory requirement remains unresolved?
  1. The objects’ connection with preparation for commission of terrorism
  2. Every map is prohibited by itself
  3. Ownership alone conclusively proves terrorism
  4. A label eliminates the required connection
  5. The prosecution need prove only possession of paper

Legal references

  • RA11479 Sections6,8–9 and14–15: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2020/ra_11479_2020.html
  • Calleja v Executive Secretary GR252578 December7,2021 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/dec2021/gr_252578_2021.html

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