Those who disagree with the minister’s decision can appeal to him or her and, if the appeal is rejected, can ask for the case to be heard by a High Court judge.
The law had generated vigorous debate inside and outside the House.
Over two days, Members of Parliament raised concerns over what constituted a falsehood, versus an opinion; whether having the judiciary as the final arbiter was a good enough check on the executive; and what would happen if there was a “rogue” government in the future.
Still, the Bill was passed after two rounds of voting.
What were some of the dissenting factors raised against the legislation, and what were reasons for voting in favour of it?
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