Serbia’s Ombudsman has proposed amendments to the Public Order and Peace Law that would extend its jurisdiction to social media, sparking intense backlash from civil society and legal experts. While framed as a move to regulate digital conduct, critics warn the draft uses vague language that could criminalize political criticism, satire, and irony, potentially leading to widespread self-censorship and repression. With penalties ranging from heavy fines to 60 days in prison, human rights groups argue the law undermines freedom of expression and mirrors past tactics used to stifle dissent. As the debate continues, the focus remains on whether these changes are a tool for order or a mechanism for chilling online activism. Read more here.
Source: Civic Initiatives
