The Dark Shadow Shrine

embrace the darkness; that you may see the light nestled within it......

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Worries raised over limits on speaking freely about cases

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A new law has just been passed in Singapore that has the potential to curb free speech...

Some validity behind this law is the fear that the media reports of the discussion can prejudice the court, resulting in a miscarriage of justice -- what is called 'trial by the media'

But the passing of the bill is yet another example of how the free speech space in Singapore is getting smaller and smaller.....Note however, the minister's defence of the law....

Compare also with the Online Licensing Scheme in Singapore, that requires websites with more than 50,000 unique visits per month to place a $5000 deposit with the MDA, which can request the site owner to take down any posts it deems objectionable -- a disguised form of online censorship?

Qn: How far, in your society, should unpopular views be open to discussion? (Cam. 2013)