Examination of Restriction of Free Speech under International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in Reference to Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016, Pakistan
Sheraz Khan1, Pardis Moslemzadeh Tehrani2
1Sheraz Khan, Student, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kualalampur, Malaysia.
2Dr. Pardis Moslemzadeh Tehrani, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kualalampur, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 19 October 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 25 October 2019 | Manuscript Published on 02 November 2019 | PP: 939-945 | Volume-8 Issue-2S9 September 2019 | Retrieval Number: B10840982S919/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B1084.0982S919
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Abstract: This study aimed to explore the regime for the restriction of freedom of speech under ICCPR. Besides, it assesses the standards and level of freedom of speech restriction under technology law in Pakistan, PECA-2016. A through document analysis of ICCPR and cyber law depicts that at the standards for freedom of speech is far below then the criteria given in an Article 19(3). Furthermore, it appeals to the policy makers and legislators to bring the restriction of freedom of speech in technology law Pakistan at par with that of ICCPR. Nevertheless, it should be amended or repealed to improve the standards for the freedom of speech in the technology law in Pakistan (PECA-2016).
Keywords: Cyber Law; Freedom of Speech; ICCPR; PECA-2016.
Scope of the Article: Social Sciences