Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Jordan: ‘Fake News’ Amendments Need Revision

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Expand Jordanian parliament in session. © 2016 Sam McNeil/AP Images (Amman) – Proposed amendments to Jordan’s 2015 Electronic Crimes Law would overly restrict freedom of expression by stipulating criminal penalties for posting “fake news” or engaging in “hate speech” online, Human Rights Watch said today. The amendments maintain criminal penalties for online defamation but, in a positive move, would eliminate pretrial detention for this offense. Authorities should seize the opportunity to amend the Electronic Crimes Law and other Jordanian legislation to protect freedom of expression. The…

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