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27 May 20181 min read

BD 50,000 and 3 years jail max for defaming people on social media

The recent move by the Shura Council to impose fines up to BD50,000 and maximum jail sentences of three years for defaming individuals on social media has evoked mixed response from the public. The proposed amendment to 2014 Cyber Crimes Law will now be reviewed by the Cabinet be

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Published 27 May 2018, 8:00 · Updated 12:12

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BD 50,000 and 3 years jail max for defaming people on social media

The recent move by the Shura Council to impose fines up to BD50,000 and maximum jail sentences of three years for defaming individuals on social media has evoked mixed response from the public. The proposed amendment to 2014 Cyber Crimes Law will now be reviewed by the Cabinet before referring back to the National Assembly in six months.

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