COMMUNICATION OF PROHIBITED STATEMENTS AND FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH OR INCIDENTAL THERETO. 1. This Act may be cited as the Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024. 2. The provisions of this Act shall apply where –. (c) an offence under this Act, wherever committed, is committed by a person who is a citizen of Sri Lanka. 3.
Online Safety Act (Sri Lanka) - Wikipedia
The Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024 is a Sri Lankan Internet safety act aimed at regulating its citizens' Internet usage. It was announced in September 2023 and passed by Parliament on 24 January 2024 by a 108–62 vote. The bill has been criticised by human rights groups, journalists and opposition politicians as a means of stifling freedom ...
The Online Safety Bill was published in the Gazette by the Minister of Public Security on the 18 th of September 2023 and tabled in the Parliament of Sri Lanka on the 3 rd of October 2023. The Bill sets out that it shall establish an ‘Online Safety Commission’ with specific objectives.
Sri Lanka passes controversial bill to regulate online content
Jan 25, 2024 · The Online Safety Bill, which passed with 108-62 votes, aims to “make provisions to prohibit online communication of certain statements of fact in Sri Lanka” and “prevent the use of...
Statement on the Proposed Online Safety Bill
Oct 4, 2023 · The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) notes the publication of the Online Safety Bill (Bill) on the 15 th of September 2023 and tabled in Parliament on 3 rd of October 2023.
The Online Safety Bill: A Trojan Horse On the 18th of September 2023, the Government of Sri Lanka published a Bill titled “Online Safety” and this was subsequently tabled in Parliament on the 3rd of October. The Bill aims to establish an Online Safety Commission with a range of powers, including the ability to direct
Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill: Supreme Court determination in full
Nov 8, 2023 · After the Bill was tabled in Parliament, 51 petitions were filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Bill. After examining the petitions by a three-member bench of Supreme Court judges, according to Article 120 of the Constitution, the decision was communicated to the Speaker.
Sri Lanka: Online Safety Bill -The Act, Critique & the SC …
Nov 28, 2023 · The Sri Lanka Government gazetted the Online Safety Bill on 03 October 2003 which had been approved by the Cabinet. The Minister of Public Security gazetted it. The cabinet received the clearance of the Attorney General for the Bill on 04 September 2023.
Parliament of Sri Lanka - News - The Online Safety Bill passed in ...
Jan 24, 2024 · The Online Safety Bill which was debated in Parliament yesterday (23rd) and today (24th), was passed in Parliament today (Jan. 24th) by majority vote. At the end of the debate on the Second Reading of the Bill, at around 5.00 pm today, the Chief Opposition Whip, Member of Parliament Hon. Lakshman Kiriella called for a division.
Online Safety Bill: SC reveals opinion - Newswire
Nov 7, 2023 · The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that the Online Safety Bill or its provisions are not inconsistent with the Constitution. The court further revealed that the Bill can be passed by a simple majority following committee-stage amendments on certain clauses.