Sri Lankan Parliament approves controversial Online Safety Bill
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Jan 29, 2024 04:14
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Sri Lankan Parliament on Wednesday approved with amendments the controversial Online Safety Bill that seeks to regulate online content amid criticism from the opposition that claimed it will stifle freedom of speech.
As many as 108 parliamentarians voted for it while 62 voted against the bill that was passed after a two-day debate.
The new legislation would lead to the establishment of the Online Safety Commission which is empowered to make punitive rulings on offenses.
