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Manila court blocks cybercrime law

The Philippine Supreme Court has again stopped the government from enforcing a controversial cybercrime law, amid concern it would severely curb internet freedoms.

Activists belonging to hacking groups protest near the Philippine Supreme Court in Manila on January 15, 2013. The court has again stopped the government from enforcing a controversial cybercrime law, amid concern it would severely curb Internet freedoms.

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said a fresh "temporary restraining order" (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court meant the law passed last year could not take effect.

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