Philippine Supreme Court Defers Imposition Of Anti-Cybercrime Law Amid Mounting Opposition

A protester holds a mock laptop during a rally against the anti-cybercrime law in front of the Supreme Court in Manila, Philippines, Tuesday Oct. 9, 2012. The Philippine Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended implementation of the country’s anti-cybercrime law while it decides whether certain provisions violate civil liberties. The law aims to combat Internet crimes such as hacking, identity theft, spamming, cybersex and online child pornography.

Protesters clap their hands as they hear of the suspension of the anti-cybercrime law during a rally in front of the Supreme Court in Manila, Philippines, Tuesday Oct. 9, 2012.

Protesters wear yellow ribbons to cover their mouths during a rally against the anti-cybercrime law in front of the Supreme Court in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. <AP/NEWSis=Aaron Favila>

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