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[ PRIVACY Forum ] In Malaysia,
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Sun May 27 16:05:54 2012
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012 12:49:51 -0700
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In Malaysia, new Internet laws make you guilty unless proven innocent
http://j.mp/LzYvxY (the star)
PETALING JAYA: The amendment to the Evidence Act transfers the burden
of proof to the accused, which is contrary to the principle of
justice, said lawyers and Internet users. "At any trial, whether
criminal or civil cases, it is up to the prosecutor to prove guilt
beyond reasonable doubt. Now the burden will be shifted to the accused
to disprove (the allegation against them)," said human rights lawyer
Edmund Bon. He added: "All around the world where there is Internet
any reasonable person would be against the posting of hate messages.
But whether the Government should step in and take such control is
another matter."
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--Lauren--
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