Two years in jail for disseminating fake news, allegations

The head of the Northern Governorate’s Public Prosecution said on Monday that the Lower Criminal Court sentenced a defendant to two years in jail on charges of disseminating false news, statements and rumors about the internal situation of the kingdom that would undermine its prestige and status.
The prosecution questioned the defendant about the charges in the presence of his lawyer, confronted him with the evidence against him and ordered him to be remanded in custody.
He was later referred to the competent criminal court and the case was deliberated in the presence of the defendant’s lawyer while all legal guarantees were provided.
The head of the prosecution pointed out that the accusation attributed to the defendant was not related to human rights activities and did not affect the right to free opinion and expression.
The charges were in application of the law, which stipulated criminal responsibility for violating regulations, and in accordance with similar offences under international laws.
The prosecution added that the accused had the right to challenge the ruling before the Court of Appeal as guaranteed by Bahrain’s laws.

Source: Fana News