According to the report, the Anti-Terrorism Bill, which includes provisions for the prevention of terrorist activities, and the Security of Online Systems Bill, which includes provisions for the regulation of social media, are scheduled to be submitted to Parliament for the first reading on Tuesday, October 3.
The Anti-Terrorism Bill was introduced by the Minister of Judicial Prisons and Constitutional Reforms, Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksa, and the Online Security Bill was introduced by the Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alas.
To be tabled.
The act to ensure the security of online systems indicates that the relevant commission should consist of five members appointed by the president with qualifications and experience in the fields of information technology, law, governance, social services, social services, journalism, science and technology or management.
Although the Anti-Terrorism Bill was previously submitted to the Parliament, due to the allegations leveled by the opposition to some of its clauses, the draft Bill will be amended and presented this time, according to government sources.