Mohamed Ismail
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NewsBill targets social media posts with fines up to MVR 500,000
A new bill submitted to the Maldives Parliament proposes fines up to MVR 500,000 for defamation on social media. The legislation targets both original posters and those who share defamatory content, including gestures and films. If a claim is proven false, courts must award damages between MVR 50,000 and MVR 500,000 to the plaintiff.
NewsBill allows defamation lawsuits over spoken words and gestures
New legislation introduced to Parliament classifies spoken words, gestures, and visual media as potential grounds for civil defamation lawsuits. If proven false, offenders may face damages up to MVR 500,000. The bill includes exemptions for parliamentary proceedings and related reporting to protect legislative privilege.