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Expert warns online posting of identities of minors in conflict with the law, is a criminal offence [SOUND]

# Digital Law Company founder Emma Sadleir says posting about a child in conflict with the law online is a criminal offence, including revealing victims’ or perpetrators’ identities. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika about her book How Not to Mess Up Online, Sadleir highlighted that such exposure causes shame to victims, emphasising that victims should be allowed to decide if their identities should be revealed. She warns against cancel culture on teenagers online:

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