| Warning on distribution of false information using communications platforms - 02/04/2020 |
| Lesotho Communications Authority |
| TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Africa | Lesotho (Kingdom of) |
| The Lesotho Communications Authority warns that the publication and distribution of false information constitutes an offense under section 3(f) of the 2020 Declaration of COVID-19 State of Emergency Notice. Additionally, the Public Health (COVID-19)Regulations under section 10(5) provides that “no person shall publish or spread fake or false information. Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-regulation (5)commits an offense and is liable to a fine not exceeding 5,000 Maloti or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month or both”. The Authority will support law enforcement in ensuring that perpetrators who disseminate false information using online platforms are prosecuted and fined. |
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Source Link Keywords: False information |