The Crime of Defamation through the means of Information Technology in light of the Saudi Anti-Cybercrime Law: A comparative Study

Authors

Mohamed Almazmoumi, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law - King Saud University - College of Law and Political Science - General Law Department Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaFollow

Abstract

This study emphasized on the importance of conducting a research about the online defamation crime to clarify its negative impacts, how it can be dealt with, the main pillars of this crime and how it can be addressed based on the Saudi Anti-Cyber Crime Law which was issued under the Council of Ministers Decision No. 79, dated 7/3/1428 H. The online defamation crime is one of most difficult crime to prove as it happens in cyber space which is not completely governed and controlled. Therefore, this study tried to address some the obstacles that face the prove of this crime to protect individuals and societies.

Recommended Citation

Almazmoumi, Mohamed (2018) "The Crime of Defamation through the means of Information Technology in light of the Saudi Anti-Cybercrime Law: A comparative Study," UAEU Law Journal: Vol. 2018: No. 73, Article 7.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uaeu.ac.ae/sharia_and_law/vol2018/iss73/7