AG Office assures Defamation Bill will not affect journalists, media

Attorney General's (AG) Office, on Tuesday, assured that journalists and media will not be affected by the bill which ensures compensation for defamation.

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Reporters and journalists at a protest against the persecution of media and press in 2016.

Shahudha Mohamed

2020-10-06 20:52:58

Attorney General's (AG) Office, on Tuesday, assured that journalists and media will not be affected by the bill which ensures compensation for defamation.

Various media outlets have raised concerns about the purpose of the bill, which is planned to be submitted to the Parliament amongst the 28 bills for its third session.

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