Defamation And Freedom Of Expression Act
Media regulator throws out libel complaint against state TV
MBC said it would not investigate TVM for defaming Nasheed and Gayoom in a decision that stands in start contrast to action it has previously taken against opposition aligned station, Raajje TV.
10 Dec 2016, 9:00 AM
Journalist summoned in first criminal inquiry into defamation complaint
A journalist with Mihaaru was questioned over an article in which an opposition official branded three ex MDP members who had called for reforms to the party outsiders.
22 Nov 2016, 9:00 AM
Defamation penalties for the press detailed in new regulation
The government has published a regulation detailing fine bands for media offices and journalists found guilty of flouting a controversial defamation law
16 Nov 2016, 9:00 AM
Lawsuit challenges constitutionality of Defamation Act
A law firm mounted Sunday a challenge to President Abdulla Yameen’s defamation law, asking the high court to strike down key provisions on the grounds that it contravened the constitution.
04 Sep 2016, 9:00 AM
How the defamation law has changed Maldives’ media landscape
The new defamation law has forced newsrooms across the Maldives to practice self censorship, use broadcasting delays and control what is said by politicians on talk shows
24 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM