Amid continued protests by Maldives Journalist Association (MJA) the President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has ratified the Evidence Bill.
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Local journalists protesting against the new Evidence Bill that grants courts to enforce source revelation in certain cases-- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru
Mohamed Rehan
2022-07-19 10:33:15
Amid continued protests by Maldives Journalist Association (MJA) the President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has ratified the Evidence Bill.
The concerns originate over a particular provision in the bill which grants courts the power to order journalists and media outlets to reveal their sources.
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