‘Fake news’ legislation risks doing more harm than good amid a record number of elections in 2024

Resource type
Author/contributor
Title
‘Fake news’ legislation risks doing more harm than good amid a record number of elections in 2024
Abstract
Vague definitions and heavy penalties mean that legislation could be used to stifle a free press.
Publication
The Conversation
Date
2024-04-02
Language
English
Accessed
29/04/2024, 14:58
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Rights
Elections and electoral processes
Extra
Worldwide
Citation
Jens, S. (2024). ‘Fake news’ legislation risks doing more harm than good amid a record number of elections in 2024. The Conversation. http://theconversation.com/fake-news-legislation-risks-doing-more-harm-than-good-amid-a-record-number-of-elections-in-2024-226178