7.4.

Review of laws inimical to the freedom of expression (and the
press): There is urgent need to review laws inimical to the freedom
of expression and access to information, including the Cyber
security and Cyber Crimes Act. This is important as it will allow
media practitioners to fully perform their watchdog role without
fear of various discretionary and suppressive laws that are the
proverbial ‘sword of Damocles’ hanging over their heads. The
review of laws inimical to the freedom of expression is long
overdue as several studies, reports and hearings have been
undertaken, sometimes with the full support of government.

38

Select target paragraph3