Pakatan must stop BN habit of arresting social-media users, say rights groups
Education and awareness on cyberbullying are better ways to fight postings about race and religion online, says a lawyers’ group. – EPA pic, September 14, 2019. POLICE should stop arresting social-media users to protect feelings, Lawyers for Liberty said, calling instead for education and awareness on cyberbullying.
The legal rights advocacy group said arresting social-media users for their posts was a “shameful and common practice of the previous government that should not continue today”. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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