KUCHING, Sept 22 ― Chong Chieng Jen’s legal team has filed a notice of appeal against the High Court’s recent decision in respect of the Sarawak government’s defamation suit brought against him.
Chong pointed out that such High Court’s decision had far-reaching effects in the Commonwealth law and democracy. “With the precedent set by this case, if an individual were to make a comment like saying that this government is useless, he will be liable for defamation. That goes against any principle of law set in Commonwealth countries or even in US or other legal system,” he told a press conference at the Sarawak DAP headquarters here today.
“Putting aside the amounts that have been awarded, as a matter of principle of law, we are of the view that this is a wrong decision. Therefore, we are appealing against the decision.
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