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Tasfiea Rahman Rifa
Chittagong Independent University

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Freedom of Expression Regulation in the Digital Era from a Human Rights Perspective Amtul Chowdhury; Fatema Anowara; Tasfiea Rahman Rifa; Udita Barua; Chowdhury Nujhat Samanta
Law and Democracy Insight Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): June 2023
Publisher : Integra Academic Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63208/21015-276

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Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right that plays an important role in ensuring public participation in democratic life. The development of information technology has expanded the exercise of freedom of expression through various digital platforms, while simultaneously creating new challenges that require adequate legal regulation. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of freedom of expression regulation in the digital era under Law Number 11 of 2008, to examine the urgency of developing regulations governing this right. The research employs a normative juridical method using statutory and conceptual approaches. The legal materials consist of legislation, scholarly literature, and relevant academic publications. The findings indicate that both national and international legal instruments have supported the protection of freedom of expression. However, the effectiveness of existing regulations remains influenced by the clarity of legal norms, consistency in law enforcement, and conformity with human rights principles. Furthermore, the rapid advancement of digital technology highlights the necessity of continuously reviewing and developing legal regulations to maintain a balance between the protection of individual rights, legal certainty, and public interests. Therefore, strengthening adaptive and human rights-oriented regulations is essential to ensure sustainable protection of freedom of expression in the digital era.
Strengthening Public Participation in Democratic and Sustainable Governance Mohammad Belayet Hossain; Tasfiea Rahman Rifa; Ramisa Jahan
Law and Democracy Insight Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): December 2023
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Public participation is an essential element in promoting democratic, transparent, accountable, and responsive governance. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of regulations governing public participation in government processes and to examine the urgency of strengthening these regulations to support sustainable governance. The research employs a normative juridical method using statutory and conceptual approaches. Data sources consist of relevant legal frameworks, including Law Number 39 of 1999 concerning Human Rights, Law Number 14 of 2008 concerning Public Information Disclosure, and Law Number 30 of 2014 concerning Government Administration, as well as scientific literature published over the last five years. The findings indicate that existing regulations provide an adequate normative foundation for public participation through the protection of citizens' rights, access to public information, and the implementation of good governance principles. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of these regulations still requires strengthening in terms of implementation to ensure that public participation is not merely procedural but also substantive. The study further reveals that strengthening public participation regulations is highly important because it contributes to enhancing policy legitimacy, transparency, accountability, governmental responsiveness, and the achievement of sustainable development objectives. Therefore, stronger public participation mechanisms are essential for improving democratic governance and ensuring long-term public-oriented policymaking.
Co-Authors Amtul Chowdhury Chowdhury Nujhat Samanta Fatema Anowara Mohammad Belayet Hossain Ramisa Jahan Udita Barua