“IS OUR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION UNDER THREAT?” - FULLY BOOKED
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
FULLY BOOKED
Resource Person: Mr. Sanjay Bhuckory, Senior Counsel
Course description:
We shall examine the scope of the citizen’s freedom of expression under section 12 of the Constitution, namely his:
- freedom to hold opinions;
- freedom to receive and impart ideas and information without interference; and
- freedom from interference with his correspondence.
We shall also discuss:
- whether a Freedom of Information Act is necessary in our democracy;
- whether the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) is fulfilling its statutory role vis a vis radiobroadcasters;
- whether the 2018 amendments to section 46 of the Information & Communication Technologies Act 2001 are sufficiently clear and certain within the meaning of section 10(4) of the Constitution; and
- whether there is a need to censure expression on social media, as contemplated by the ICT Authority (ICTA)?
Target Audience: Law Practitioners
Seats Available: 65 max
Delivery Mode: Online
Note: Seats will be allocated to only those who have settled CPD fees for the academic years 2018-2019 and 2019-2021.
- Experience Level:
- All
- Group:
- Law Practitioners & Legal Officers