[IRP] Update on Prachatai intermediary liability case in Thailand

[Lisa Horner]

Update on Jiew's trial in Thailand...due to resume on Tuesday.  So much hinges on definitions, illustrating the need for clear and precise laws. Does whether you're a "webmaster" or "manager" affect your liability, how long are you allowed to leave "offending" content up once you've been notified, where do the boundaries lie between disagreeing with and insulting the King....

http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=20683

http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2011/02/05/thai-webmaster-facing-50-years-for-lese-majeste-postings/


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