Free Media Act of 2015
Proposed by Free Democratic Union
Failing
in the Parliament
Opened
31 Jan 2015
Voting closes
1 Apr 2015
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
2 changes
Rationale
These changes strengthen free expression and innovation by reducing unnecessary restrictions, fostering open debate and economic growth while protecting against genuine harm.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Media Censorship Policy |
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
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Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
|
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| 2 | Internet Freedom |
Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
|
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
|
1
Media Censorship PolicyPrevious law
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
2
Internet FreedomPrevious law
Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
Timeline
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Draft31 January 2015
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Vote Open31 January 2015
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Vote Closed1 April 2015
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Did Not Become Law1 April 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Failed
28Yes
39No
168Not voted
235 seats
For: 28 / 235 seats (11.9%)
Against: 39 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 168
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 41.8%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Democratic Union Proposer | 28 | Yes | No reason given |
| The National Alliance | 39 | No | No reason given |