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Bill: Bill on Libel, Slander and Media Regulation, 4484
Details
Submitted by[?]: Saída Pela Esquerda! (SPE)
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: March 4485
Description[?]:
| HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE ASSEMBLEIA NACIONAL, THE PST PROPOSES THE FOLLOWING: |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Libel laws.
Old value:: The nation has no laws regarding libel.
Current: Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.
Proposed: Individuals may sue over all defamatory remarks printed on them, even truthful ones.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Slander laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions spoken about them, if judged to be malicious.
Current: Individuals may sue over malicious falsehoods spoken about them.
Proposed: Individuals may sue over all defamatory remarks spoken about them, even truthful ones, unless in court testimony.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 130 | |||
| no |
Total Seats: 125 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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