Hi SM,
On 04/07/2017 11:39 AM, S Moonesamy wrote:
> Do those rights cover Twitter users in Mauritius?
No. They don't. Section 12(1) of the Constitution of Mauritius states
the following:
« Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the
enjoyment of his freedom of expression, that is to say, freedom to hold
opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without
interference, and freedom from interference with his correspondence. »
Sections 12(a) and (b) cite exceptions such as defence, public safety,
public order, public morality, protection the reputations, rights and
freedoms of other persons etc.
That being said, can someone in Mauritius without revealing his/her name
(on Twitter) speak out a negative opinion on the ruling party or party
members? Would the person be protected by the Constitution here? Would
"a parody" on a political figure be considered as a breach of his
constitutional rights?
Regards,
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Ish Sookun
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Received on Fri Apr 07 2017 - 08:41:26 PST