HRCP Criticizes Cybercrime Bill Over Free Speech Concerns
The National Assembly on Thursday passed the amendment bill to the country’s cybercrime laws amid a walkout by the PTI lawmakers and journalists from the proceedings.
The HRCP while demanding thorough debate over the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Senate apprehended that the enforcement of the bill will result in targeting newsmen and political and social activists.
The Human Rights Commission said that the PECA bill restricts fundamental human rights, expressing concern over emphasis on the fake or false news in the legislation bill.
The human rights body also termed the years jail term suggested in the bill as unnecessarily harsh.
The HRCP said that the establishment of four new authorities to control digital content will result in unnecessary and disproportionate restrictions, which will further limit the freedoms of expression and opinion.
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