In this regard, there has been wide condemnation of criminal defamation laws by International bodies labeling these laws as being inimical to democracy and freedom of expression.
This is despite the fact that Freedom of expression is an indispensable avenue which empowers members of particular societies to demand better service delivery from, and expose any maladministration and corruption among those entrusted with political power by the people. INTRODUCTION Criminal defamation has continued to be a thorny issue in most countries around the globe.
