Explaining Freedom of Speech and Sedition Law with Relevant Case Laws and Its Impact on Media Practi

Objective: The Assignment is intended to ensure students are capable to explain and understand the basic principles of law in relation to Freedom of Speech and expression specifically on censorship laws and its impact to media practitioners. Question: “ There is no need for the Sedition Act to be abolished”- Roosniza Mohd Sharif, ‘ Sedition Act as a pillar of strength in maintaining unification for multiracial nation’ (2015) International Journal and Business Economics & Law 6 (4) With reference to the abovementioned statement, critically explain the relevant provisions together with FIVE (5) relevant case laws under the Sedition Act 1948 and its amendment under Sedition Act 2015. In junction to the statement, explain your views pertaining to Sedition Law in Malaysia and its impact to Media Practitioner. Assignment Format: a)Use Double space and 12-point of Times New Roman Font b)The Assignment should not exceed 10 pages c)Provide reference using the American Psychological Citation Format (APA Style) (www.apastyle.org) d)Student are required to conduct research and are expected to use reputable references. Using unverified references such as blogs or Wikipedia will result in a deduction of marks. e)Any References must be included as Appendix f)Assignments should be submitted according to the dead line. g)Students are to submit a hardcopy of the assignment to your respective lecturer during class. h)Plagiarism is not acceptable. i)Your assignment must be submitted to Turnitin via Blackboard . The acceptable similarity index would be 24% or below. The Turnitin Report should be submitted together with the physical /hardcopy of the assignment. (26/1/2018) at 10 am j)Any non-compliance will result to deduction of marks. Guidelines 1) Students are required to explain Freedom of Speech and Expression (Art 10 FC), its definition, historical background and the law on freedom of speech and expression 2) Students are then expected to explain the relevant provision of Sedition Act 1948 and the relevant amendments under the Sedition Act 2015 with case laws 3) Students are to discuss the implications of Sedition Act to media practitioners PROGRAMME: DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION COURSE: COM 1104-MEDIA LAW & ETHICS SESSION: AUG 2020 SECTION: M1 MARKING RUBRIC: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT Area Graded Marks per Area Marks obtained Remarks INTRODUCTION Explain clear explanation with supportive elaboration of the key concepts. -Guidelines a)Explain what is Freedom of Speech and Expression b)Explain the historical background and the main figures pertaining to Freedom of Speech and Expression c)Explain the position of law in relation to Freedom of Speech and Expression in Malaysia with relevant case laws. 20 CONTENT Explain clear and accurate explanation of the law/legal principles with supported case laws and provisions of law -Guidelines a)Students are required to explain Sedition Law b)Explain the various provisions of law under the Sedition Act 1948 c)Explain 4 relevant cases pertaining to Sedition Law in Malaysia d)Explain the impact of Sedition Law to the freedom of speech and expression. 50 CONCLUSION Exhibits understanding of the assignment question and are able to summarize the assignment 10 LANGUAGE Exhibits excellent use of English and grammar 10 REFERENCE Exhibits excellent use of reference and citation