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Aaron Bunch

INSANE: Frustration over post and boast law consultation | Vintage Vibes

Social media posts that glorify offences or humiliate victims may soon be a crime in WA. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Peaceful protests and free speech could fall foul of a proposed post and boast law designed to crack down on the glorification of illegal activity on social media, activists say.

The Western Australian legislation aims to make social media posts that boost an offender's notoriety or humiliate victims a criminal act, but opponents say it is a risk to democracy and want the bill amended.

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