COUNTRY REPORT
Digital Freedom in Brazil: State of Play
The development of information and communication technologies in the
past few decades has revolutionised the way in which people communicate
and express their ideas. The Internet is now part of everyday life for
millions around the world and has thus become a basic requirement for
the meaningful exercise of the right to freedom of expression. At the
same time, new forms of censorship have appeared which threaten the free
flow of information online.
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Liberdade digital no Brasil
O desenvolvimento das tecnologias de informação e comunicação nas
últimas décadas revolucionou a maneira em que as pessoas comunicam e
expressam suas ideias. Ao mesmo tempo, novas formas de censura aparecem e
ameaçam o livre fluxo de informações online.
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LEGAL ANALYSIS
Brazil: Draft Computer Crime Bill
In July 2012, ARTICLE 19 analysed the draft Bill PLC35/2012 of Brazil
(the Draft Bill). The Bill has been proposed by Deputy Paulo Teixeira
and others (hence, it has also been referred to as “Teixeira Bill”) as
an alternative to the Cybercrime Bill, which received significant
criticism from civil society organisations for its disproportionate
criminalization of “everyday” internet use.
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STATEMENT
Burma: Minister promises to open media law to consultation, and respect international standards
ARTICLE 19 welcomes the announcement by Burma’s new Minister for
Information and Communication, Aung Kyi, that his ministry will revise
the country’s proposed media law into a ‘zero draft’, publish it for
consultation with the media, and ensure it meets international
standards.
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STATEMENT
Azerbaijan: International organisations condemn deteriorating freedom of expression situation
The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan (IPGA), coordinated
by ARTICLE 19, is deeply concerned by the deteriorating freedom of
expression situation in Azerbaijan. Of specific concern is the threat of
imminent closure for one of the most popular newspapers in the country,
Azadliq.
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PRESS RELEASE
The Gambia: Two journalists charged after requesting permit to protest against executions
ARTICLE 19 calls on the Gambian police to immediately release and drop
all charges brought against two journalists that were detained while
trying to apply for necessary permission to protest against recent
executions.
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Finding free speech: New series of guest authors from Africa and the Middle East
ARTICLE 19 is proud of our network of partners in Africa and the Middle
East. Our work in both regions is impossible without the assistance of
many local free expression advocates and lawyers. Our new weekly series
of guest authors discuss freedom of expression across Africa and the
Middle East
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New media in Kenya: Time for regulation?
Access to the internet in Kenya has developed significantly over recent
years. However, concerns about the internet’s contribution to the
conflict and divisions of the post-election violence has led to the
monitoring of online content.
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