Kuwait's cybercrime law affects freedom of expression
Feb, 03, 2023
Hi-network.com
Kuwait's Cybercrime Law No. 63 (approved by its National Assembly in June), imposes severe restrictions on freedom of speech that deteriorate an already dangerous environment for online activists, went into effect last month. Among other stipulations, it considers an offense, punishable by one year in prison and a fine, to publish any material that (among other things):