Criminal defamation declared unconstitutional in Malawi

The Global Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty and Status releases short explainer video about the recent case in Malawi that declared criminal defamation as unconsitutional. The case was supported by campaign members, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre, under the umbrella of the Campaign.

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Date:
29 July, 2025
Type of Update:
In the Courts
In the News
Updates from our Partners
Campaign Activities
Recent Events
Themes:
Activism
Courts Systems
Human Rights
Petty Offences
Pre-trial Detention
Protests
Countries:
Malawi
Regions:
Africa
Campaign Partners:
Southern Africa Litigation Centre
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The Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty and Status is a coalition of organisations from across the world that advocate for the repeal of laws that target people based on poverty, status or for their activism.

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