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Australia helped draft Philippine law dubbed ‘a human rights disaster’ – Sydney Morning Herald
A controversial Philippine government national security law that is feared will be used to suppress voices of dissent was drafted with the help of Australia.
It allows for the surveillance, warrantless arrest and detention of suspects for up to 24 days.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed Australia provided technical assistance over three years to help with the development of the legislation.
This assistance has sought to bring Philippine counter-terrorism legislation to modern international standards, including consistency with UN guidance, DFAT said in response to a question on notice from Senate estimates.
Human Rights Watchs Australian…
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