Cybercrime Act unconstitutional
Guingona, meanwhile, pointed out that the new Cybercrime Act has unconstitutional provisions.
He said the law denies equal protection for people charged with libel. He said a person found guilty of libel under the Revised Penal Code can face jail of up to 4 years while online libel is punishable by up to 12 years imprisonment.
Guingona also said the provisions of double jeopardy do not apply under the new cybercrime law. He said a person can be charged with libel and violation of the new law at the same time.
Thirdly, he said the new law gives the Secretary of Justice vast powers to order any website blocked even without a court review. -- With a report from Gretchen Malalad, ABS-CBN News
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