'Deeply flawed' anti-fake news law may lead to arbitrary detention - NGO

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A rights group has urged the government to immediately repeal the emergency ordinance aimed at tackling "fake news" as it may lead to the arbitrary detention of individuals alleged to have spread disinformation.The group, Article 19, pointed out that the ordinance criminalising "fake news" allows officers to act with impunity against alleged offenders.Article 19 is a human rights organisation founded in 1987 with a specific mandate and focus on the defence and promotion of freedom of expression and freedom of information worldwide.Based in London, it works in partnership with nearly 100 organisations in more than 60 countries. "The ordinance states that the government, police and any 'authorised officer' who act 'in good faith' shall be immune from prosecution or other proceedings, thus allowing for impunity for those who commit human r…