Online Safety Bill to be repealed this month (opens original article in a new tab)

Parliament will debate the Online Safety (Repeal) Bill on June 23, following the passage of the Online Safety Act No. 9 in February 2024 that faced opposition. The House will also debate other bills later in June.

• Online Safety (Repeal) Bill to be debated in Parliament on June 23
• Online Safety Act No. 9 passed in February 2024 faced opposition from civil organizations and media
• Parliament to debate National Environment (Amendment) Bill on June 24 and Sri Lanka Electricity Act order on June 26