Southern Africa: Malawi Decriminalisation of Defamation a Step in Right Direction, but More Needs to Be Done

[MISA] In its 2010 Resolution on repealing criminal defamation laws in Africa, ACHPR expressed concern about the deteriorating press freedom in parts of the continent. This was characterised by restrictive legislation that censors the public's right to access information and the arrest and detention of journalists, among other issues.