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This is only one of many attempts to stifle media freedom using legislation

Media freedom activists in Uganda have decried President Yoweri Museveni's signing of the Computer Misuse Act into law, saying its vague wording will be used to silence government critics. The law, which Museveni signed Thursday, bans the use of social media to publish, distribute or share information prohibited under the laws of Uganda. It also…

The Bill, which was tabled by Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko and passed by Parliament last month, provides for a jail term for anybody who shares or sends unsolicited...

Some fear that the new changes might be abused by the current regime to limit free speech, and punish persons that criticize the government.

Former Lord Chancellor Sir Robert Buckland KC MP has reportedly hinted that new corporate failure to prevent offences may be added to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill the Bill that is currently making its way through Parliament.

A bill signed into law by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on 13 October to severely restrict freedom of expression online will be weaponized against critics, including political opponents, and must be immediately reversed, Amnesty International said today.

Download logoA bill signed into law by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on 13 October to severely restrict freedom of expression online will be

Background: Current Law in England & Wales As the law currently stands in England & Wales, criminal liability for certain offences can be attributed to companies through the...

Law bans use of social media to publish, distribute or share information prohibited under nation's laws, bans use of disguised or false identity online

Museveni has signed the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022 into law. The bill was passed by parliament and was waiting for the President's assent.