Sri Lanka Passes Online Safety Bill

Sri Lanka Passes Online Safety Bill

Sri Lanka’s parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved an internet regulation bill that was highly criticized as a move to stifle speech in an election year while the Indian Ocean island nation copes with an economic crisis that required an international bailout. The Online Safety Bill would allow the government to set up a commission with … Read more

Sri Lankan Lawmakers Debate Controversial Internet Safety Bill Amid Protests by Rights Groups

Sri Lankan Lawmakers Debate Controversial Internet Safety Bill Amid Protests by Rights Groups

Sri Lankan lawmakers on Tuesday began debating a controversial internet safety bill that has been criticized by opposition politicians, journalists, and rights groups as a move by the government to stifle freedom of speech. Public Security Minister Tiran Alles introduced the bill in Parliament, saying it seeks to address problems related to online fraud, abuse, … Read more