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    powers given by the head of state under this martial law. Election frauds were also perceived. Justice among those involve were deserted and abandoned and Justice for the country’s democracy were put in to trash. Martial rule and suspension of writ of habeas corpus‚ which allows warrantless arrests‚ detention and conduct of searches‚ have been a convenient solution for the police force ’s incompetence in enforcing their rudimentary duties. The soldiers have cemented their de facto superiority over

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    controlling activity on a public level. When rebellions began to take place and started occurring more frequently Liverpool decided that something needed to be done. As a response‚ particularly to Spa fields‚ Liverpool imposed the ‘Suspension of Habeas Corpus’ in 1817. This suspension along with the Seditious meetings act worked as a short-term deterrent to protesters and due to its severity of punishment‚ meant that it was particularly effective at stopping any form of revolt. The physical protesting was

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    basic Bill Of Rights granted to all American citizens‚ the Fifth Amendment’s command that no person shall be deprived of life‚ liberty or property without due process of law‚ And how under Article 1‚ section 9 of the constitution ‘the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion‚ the public safety may require it.’ The United States revokes the basic rights of life‚ liberty and the pursuit of happiness from the Japanese. The United States also destroys

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    Socrates said “The unexamined life is not worth living.” I’ve taken some time to be alone‚ in quiet‚ and examine what I believe. Some of these are theological‚ some philosophical‚ and others are political. They are in no particular order and may not be comprehensive. These are right for me. You may feel differently and I’d love to civilly and respectfully discuss those differences. Here is the result of my self-examination of what I stand for. These things are an integrated unit so if you are interested

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    Petitioner Efren C. Moncupa‚ together with others‚ was arrested on April 22‚ 1982 at about 10:50 P.M.‚ at the corner of D. Street and Quezon Avenue‚ Quezon City. Moncupa D. Tuazon was brought to MIG-15 Camp Bago Bantay‚ Quezon City where he was detained. On April 23‚ 1982‚ on the allegation that he was a National Democratic Front (NDF) staff member‚ a Presidential Commitment Order (PCO) was issued against him and eight (8) other persons. After two separate investigations‚ conducted first‚ by Lieutenant

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    for acts violating the fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law. Remedies (1) The Writ of Habeas Corpus Is a writ or legal action‚ through which a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention‚ that is‚ detention lacking sufficient cause or evidence. The remedy can be sought by the prisoner or by another person coming to their aid. A writ of habeas corpus is a summons with the force a court order; it is addressed to the custodian and demands that a prisoner be taken before

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    Lualhati Bautista adapts her own best-selling novel Dekada 70‚ a political drama. It is directed by Chito S. Roño with the prominent stars: Vilma Santos‚ Christopher De Leon‚ Piolo Pascual‚ Marvin Agustin‚ Carlos Agassi‚ Danilo Barrios‚ and John Wayne Sace. Set in the ‘70s in Urban Metro Manila. This is a story revolving around a rotation of drama between a married couple (Amanda and Julian) and their five growing boys who have witnessed the shaping of the decade‚ and their growing involvement

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    signed‚ and in what year? What was the main idea behind the Magna Carta? It was one of the world’s greatest documents of freedom. It was signed by King John in 1215. 8. What is the writ of habeas corpus and why was it created? The writ of habeas corpus is when you get arrested and you say “writ of habeas corpus” to be brought to a judge so he could tell you why you’ve been arrested. If there is no reason to be arrested‚ then‚ you are free to leave. It was made for people who didn’t even know why they

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    their higher crime rates and not the other way around. Let’s look at some facts. In fact‚ in 1960‚ there were 56 executions and 9‚140 murders. In 1964‚ fifteen executions and 9‚250 and in 1969 there were no executions. There was a temporary suspension on capital punishment from 1972 to 1976. During this time there were no executions and 20‚510 murders. In 1980 there were 23‚040 murders with only two executions since 1976. Between 1965 and 1980 the annual murders was from 9‚960 to 23‚040‚ which

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    With the declaration of Martial Law‚ President Marcos popularized the New Society which he claimed was envisioned to carry out a meaningful social change. In order to create a positive image in the public consciousness as well as in the local and foreign media that he was serious in effecting these changes‚ he initiated the following: 1. Dismissal from office of civil servants who were found guilty of corruption and abuse of authority; 2. Punishment of drug pushers; 3. Setting curfew to solve worsening

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