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Holding intermediaries liable for users' content

By Danny O'Brien/CPJ Internet Advocacy Coordinator

Earlier this month, I spoke as an expert witness in the ongoing trial of Chiranuch Premchaiporn, the editor of Thailand's Prachatai.com website, who is being criminally prosecuted under that country's Computer Crime Act and Lesé Majesté laws. The crime involves online posts allegedly disrespectful to Thailand's monarchy, but Chiranuch herself is not accused of originating or posting the commentary.

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October 24, 2011 5:11 PM ET | | Comments (0)
Tags: Chiranuch Premchaiporn, Computer Crime Act, Internet, Lѐse Majesté, Prachatai
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