Kazak Libel Law Changes Not Enough
Restrictions on libel actions are step in right direction, but defamation needs to be struck off criminal lawbooks, media activists say.
11 May 11
Restrictions on libel actions are step in right direction, but defamation needs to be struck off criminal lawbooks, media activists say.
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