Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said yesterday that efforts are underway to present the Online Safety Bill to Parliament on January 23.
Addressing concerns from international organizations, embassies, and various groups opposing the bill, Minister Alles emphasized the commitment to submitting the Online Safety Bill proposal on January 23 without succumbing to external pressures. He made this statement during his address at the launch event for a hotline and website dedicated to reporting crimes against women and children.
Stakeholders have been invited to provide suggestions or feedback on the bill until January 8, as part of an inclusive approach to the legislative process.
"The purpose of all these initiatives is to ensure the safety of the country's children and women. Unfortunately, some politicians and sections of the country express their opinions against them," Minister Alles remarked.
The decision to expedite the submission of the Online Safety Bill is rooted in the attention given to over 3,000 complaints received in the previous year (2023) related to social media abuse, facilitating criminal activities, and fraud.
Minister Alles reiterated that the Supreme Court determined last year that the Bill and its provisions align with the Constitution, providing legal validation to the proposed legislation.
