Cabinet Approves Revised Online Safety Bill for Publication and Parliament Tabling
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to publish the revised Online Safety Bill in the government gazette and to
Sri Lankan Cabinet Spokesperson Assures Online Safety Law Aims to Prevent Harmful Content, Not Stifle Freedom of Expression
Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister, addressed concerns surrounding the proposed Online Safety law in the country,
Cabinet of Ministers Approves Amendments to Online Safety Act Following Industry Recommendations
In a recent development, the Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval for several amendments to the Online Safety Act,
First arrest under Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill has been recorded
In a recent statement, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alas disclosed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has successfully apprehended
UN Human Rights Office Warns of Far-Reaching Negative Implications for Human Rights in Sri Lanka’s New Online Safety Act
The UN Human Rights Office, in a statement released on Friday (2), expressed deep concern regarding Sri Lanka’s recently enacted
Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena Endorses Certificate for Online Safety Bill
Parliament General Secretary Kushani Rohanadheera has officially confirmed that Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has endorsed the certificate related to
Further Legal Scrutiny for Controversial Online Safety Bill Before Enactment
Following its approval in Parliament on January 24th, the contentious Online Safety Bill is set to undergo additional legal examination
Government Should Weigh Economic Consequences of Online Safety Bill, Urges SJB MP Harsha de Silva
SJB Member of Parliament, Harsha de Silva, emphasized the importance of the government considering the economic implications of the Online
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Sri Lanka’s Proposed Online Safety Bill as Threat to Freedom of Expression
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has voiced concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed Online Safety Bill, stating that it could lead
Parliament Commences Debate on Online Safety Bill Following Vote
The debate over the Online Safety Bill commenced in Parliament on Tuesday, the 23rd, after a vote to determine whether