التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Governing Abuse of Free Speech during Elections in Pakistan. |
| المؤلفون: |
Malik, Aman Ullah1 |
| المصدر: |
South Asian Studies (1026-678X). Jan-Jun2018, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p239-251. 13p. |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
ELECTIONS, VIOLENCE, TERRORISM, POLITICAL parties |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: |
PAKISTAN |
| الشركة/الكيان: |
PAKISTAN. Election Commission |
| مستخلص: |
Election creates an environment of hate which may lead to potential of violence. Although there are enough laws relating to prohibition of hate speech under the Constitution of Pakistan and the ordinary law like Pakistan Penal Code and Anti Terrorism Act, however, there are special laws which control hate speech during Elections. Although International Instruments protected freedom of speech first but did not prohibit hate speech, however, it was permitted to be limited in certain cases. Similarly, the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 also guaranteed the freedom of speech but with list of exceptions to prohibit hate speech. For this purpose, all election laws were consolidated in the form of one piece of legislation: the Election Act 2017. It prohibited hate speech under corrupt practices and made it an offence. To assure a free and fair election, it is mandatory for the Election Commission of Pakistan to frame a Code of Conduct for the political parties and the candidates. The Commission is also bound to issue a separate Code of Conduct for the media. Both Codes provide effective legal regimes to control hate speech. However, the efforts to control it can only be successful if all stakeholders struggle to confront this monster. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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