Criticism towards to law

The issuance of the Electronic and Transaction Law is a proof on the restriction of the freedom of expression. In 2008, a number of non-governmental organizations filed a petition against the Article 27 of the law to the Constitutional Court. The petitioners argued that the article is open to multiple interpretations and may lead to an abuse. The law, they said, could also restrict information flow and limit public participation in monitoring the government. Moreover, there is a potential that the law could silence the press as the law has restricted the freedom of expression and the dissemination of information. Good, but need sources!

The Constitutional Court refused all the claims, arguing that the law guarantees people’s freedom from any threatening messages posted by individuals. The Court also said that the law was not against the Constitution or human rights as it was intended to protect the public.

Apart of the 2008 petition, are there any other public movements or petitions that similarly call for action to law revision? If so, how did they go? How are the media’s reactions upon the enforcement of the Electronic and Transactions Law?