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(b) inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub-clause (1)—
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“(2) Pursuant to Article 24 of the Constitution, the freedom of expression under Article 33 of the Constitution shall be limited in respect of the intentional publication of false, misleading or fictitious data or misinformation that— (a) is likely to—
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26 Apr 2018 in National Assembly:
(i) propagate war; or,
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(ii) incite persons to violence;
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(b) constitutes hate speech;
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(c) advocates hatred that-
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(i) constitutes ethnic incitement, vilification of others or incitement to cause harm;
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(ii) is based on any ground of discrimination specified or contemplated in Article 27(4) of the Constitution; or (d) negatively affects the rights or reputations of others.
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26 Apr 2018 in National Assembly:
This amendment provides the extent of limitation of the freedom of expression as required by Article 24(2) of the Constitution.
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