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Human Rights Module 1-4
Human Rights Module 1-4
Module 1 Evaluation/Assessment
Discuss the concept and application of the "prohibition on unreasonable
searches and seizures” against the State and against private
individuals. Read the case "People vs. Andre Marti, G.R. No. 81561,
January 18, 1991" for your reference.
3. There are exceptions to the prohibition on and reasonable searches
and seizures without a warrant, such as arresting a person without
serving a warrant of arrest if the commission of a crime is caught in the
act or attempting to commission a crime has been committed, as well
as if the crime has been committed in a reasonable amount of time and
has a reason and proof, and suspecting a specific person. They can
detain them at any moment, anywhere in the Philippines. According to
People versus Adre Matte, G.R. No. 81561, January 18, 1991, 193
SCRA 57 (1991), the constitutional prohibition against unlawful
searches and seizures applies solely to the government and its agents
entrusted with enforcing the law. As a result, it could only be used
against the state, which has been restricted from exercising authority in
an arbitrary and unjustified manner. Only through resistance to the
government and division is it under control or limited.
Module 2 Evaluation/Assessment
Answer the following:
1. What are the sources of International Human Rights Law?
International Conventions/Agreements/Treaties
International custom, as evidence of a general practice accepted
as law.
General principles of law recognized by the community of
nation.
Judicial decisions and the teachings of most highly qualified
publicists.
2. What is a treaty?
A treaty is a formal agreement that brings together a group of
people who have more power and control over a specific
territory by establishing and enforcing certain rules within the
state in order to carry out an event in many different ways. It
grants a specific right to a person who is not a party to the
instrument but who is obligated to those who are.
3. Write five (5) Rights and Freedoms Under the International Bill of
Human Rights?
Equality in dignity and rights.
Right to life liberty and security.
Right against slavery.
Right against torture.
Right to equal protection.
Module 3 Evaluation/Assessment
Answer the following:
5. What is the extent of the powers and functions of the CHR? Can it
act like a court?
In the Philippines, the government has a responsibility to
defend citizens' civil and political rights. The commission has a
broad mandate based on the Philippine Constitution, which may
be divided into three primary functional areas. Investigation and
case management of complaints of breaches of civil and political
rights, as well as economic, social, and cultural rights, including
all authorities and services in support of investigations. Citations
for contempt for violations of its rules of procedure; legal help
and counseling; visitorial rights over jails and detention
institutions; use of forensic methods in aid of inquiry; witness
protection; and financial support to victims are among the
powers and services available.
Module 4 Evaluation/Assessment
Answer the following: