Burden of proof doesn’t fall on Govt for Pofma appeals, says High Court judge who disagrees with fellow judge

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SINGAPORE — A High Court judge on Wednesday (Feb 19) disagreed with another judge over how the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma) should be interpreted, thus creating a legal quandary for the relatively new law meant to tackle fake news.

 

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