Tunisia Replaces Jail Terms With Fines for 'False News' Under Cybercrime Law
An amendment sets fines of up to $6,600, though repeat offenses can still carry a prison sentence.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
Tunisia has amended its cybercrime law to replace jail terms with fines for offenses related to spreading "false news," according to the new legislation.
Under the amendment, those found in violation face fines of up to $6,600, a shift from the previous framework that allowed for prison sentences for a first offense.
However, the amendment maintains the possibility of prison sentences for repeat offenders, meaning the change does not eliminate custodial penalties altogether.
The cybercrime law has drawn scrutiny from rights groups in the past over concerns about its use against journalists and critics, and the amendment is likely to be evaluated in that context.
Sources
- Tunisia replaces jail terms with fines for ‘false news’ under cybercrime law — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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