Democracies across the world are grappling with the twin problems of hate speech and disinformation. The internet, as a common platform for communication, has been weaponised to spread a concoction of untruths, abuse and biases with far-ranging consequences.

Creativity is the heartbeat of a nation. The stories we tell, the songs we sing, the art we share-all of these define who we are as a people. As lawyers and advocates for justice, we must ensure that the law not only protects rights but also honors the imagination and cultural soul of our society. Recently, the respected author Alex Abreham expressed his deep frustration when his literary work was illegally adapted, performed, and circulated on platforms such as TikTok, radio, and other media outlets-without his consent.