[Community-Discuss] [rpd] Controversial anti-shutdown policy discussed at RIPE

[Ish Sookun]

Hi Walu,

On 18/05/17 19:35, Walubengo J wrote:
> a) The shutdown must serve legitimate aim
> b) The shutdown is supported/established by (domestic or international) law


How can Afrinic "measure" the legitimacy of an action?

Afrinic cannot do the job of local courts I presume. In order to support
a) and b) it is important to have the decision taken at the level of the
local courts. Otherwise, shutting down the internet in a country
(without a court order) becomes equivalent to arresting an individual
without a warrant.

Regards,

Ish Sookun