A bill to set up a commission for the prohibition of hate speeches was yesterday has been introduced on the floor of the Senate. The bill which is spo
A bill to set up a commission for the prohibition of hate speeches was yesterday has been introduced on the floor of the Senate. The bill which is sponsored by the former Senate spokesman, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, is listed on the order paper and has passed first reading on Tuesday. However, details of the bill have not been released, yet. This would be Sabi’s 2nd attempt to smuggle in the “Death Penalty For Hate Speech Bill” He did so in the 8th Assembly.
Last week, the Senate passed through first reading the Protection from internet falsehood and manipulations Bill 2019. The proposed legislation seeks to prevent the spreading and broadcasting of falsehood and manipulations using social media platforms via internet broadcasts and transmissions.
This Bill is reminiscent of the Social Media Bill which was introduced in the eight assembly but was not passed because of widespread condemnation of the bill which some Nigerians felt was intended to stifle freedom of expression.
