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Khan, Sheraz and Tehrani, Pardis (2019) 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. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 8 (2S9). pp. 939-945. ISSN 2277-3878

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Abstract

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Nevertheless, it should be amended or repealed to improve the standards for the freedom of speech in the technology law in Pakistan (PECA-2016).

Item Type: Article
Depositing User: Pardis M Tehrani
URI: https://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/15573

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Pardis M Tehrani

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Item ID
15573
Identification Number
10.35940/ijrte.B1084.0982S919
ISSN
2277-3878

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ORCID for Pardis Tehrani
ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-9698-8698

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Date Deposited
09 Jan 2023 11:52
Last Modified
03 Jun 2025 15:12

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Pardis Tehrani ORCID iD
Author
Sheraz Khan

University Divisions

Faculty of Education, Society and Creative Industries > School of Social Sciences and Law
Faculty of Business and Technology

Subjects

Law > Law
Law

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