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Uganda declares criminal defamation unconstitutional, strikes down cybercrime law
The ruling is a win for civil rights and could improve the media landscape, signaling shift toward greater accountability.
Uganda's Constitutional Court has declared criminal defamation unconstitutional, following petitions from rights groups that highlighted the law's impact on free speech. The court also nullified parts of the Computer Misuse Act, marking a significant step in protecting journalists and civil liberties in the country.
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