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Malawi High Court declares criminal defamation unconstitutional ArticlesCivic RightsCivic Rights ExpressionCivic Rights Expression ArticlesCivic Rights NewsMalawi

Malawi High Court declares criminal defamation unconstitutional

On 16 July 2025, the High Court of Malawi delivered a landmark judgment in a Constitutional case, declaring Section 200 of the Penal Code, which criminalises defamation, unconstitutional. The claimant…
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