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Online harassment would be punishable by law
Last week, the Maltese government announced that it is currently debating a legislative bill that seeks to create a legal framework to combat all forms of cyberbullying. This, according to the government, is necessary considering the digital world in which we live and the rise in online harassment and bullying.
With the rise of social media and digital platforms, bullying has become a more serious issue than ever before. Whereas children and adolescents could previously rely on teachers and parents to address bullying, they can no longer do so as harassment now takes place online and out of their control.
What is worse, victims cannot find relief at home as their bullies have the ability to harass them at any time of the day and from any location. Acknowledging this, the government has decided to take action to prevent this abuse.
In a press release, the government reported that Bill 260 would strike a balance between freedom of expression and hate speech. Moreover, it will recognise cyberstalking and cyberbullying as specific offences, providing a clear definition of both. The two will be punishable by law, as local media reports that individuals could face between 1 to 5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to EUR 30,000.
"The purpose of this law is to ensure that the internet and cyberspace are a safe place for all those who use them,” commented Michael Falzon, the Maltese Minister for Solidarity and Social Justice, The Family and the Rights of the Child.
Similarly, Minister for Justice and Governance Edward Zammit Lewis noted that the bill will work to shield internet users from all types of online abuse, thereby protecting children, adolescents, and other vulnerable individuals.
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