The Indonesian Journal of International Clinical Legal Education
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2020): September

Hoax and Fake News During Covid-19: Is the Law Effective in Overcoming It?

Khoirum Lutfiyah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2020

Abstract

The world is currently experiencing a pandemic due to a new virus. This virus, called Corona, attacks the respiratory system in humans. Symptoms experienced if infected with the Corona virus (COVID-19) in the form of flu, dry cough, high fever, and shortness of breath. A bad result of contracting the corona virus is that it can cause death. Corona virus can affect anyone, especially in people who have weak body immunity. In matters of emergency like this, it turns out that it is still a person who exploits it by spreading false or fake news. The elements, making lies and then spread through social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the like. They spread hoaxes with a fad. Resulting in people becoming panicked and worried about the corona virus. Hoax news is news that is not necessarily true and its source is not necessarily valid. In this event, the role of government is needed for the community. Persons who spread false news will be charged with Law Number 11 Year 2008 regarding Information and Electronic Transactions as Sanctions imposed on them.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

iccle

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The journal also supported and supervised by Law Clinics at Faculty of Law Universitas Negeri Semarang, such as Anti-Corruption Law Clinic, Women and Gender Law Clinic, Human Rights Clinic, Employment Law Clinic, Land Law Clinic, Statutory Law Clinic, Environmental Law Clinic, and some Research ...