President Dr. Muizzu Upholds Rule of Law to Safeguard Peace and Unity Across the Maldives

Under his administration, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is determined to deliver tangible outcomes by addressing the most pressing issues faced by people.

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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu meeting with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and the Maldives Police Service

The gravity of challenges persisting due to the abuse of illegal narcotics to the presence of undocumented expatriate workers and the prevalence of gang-related crimes have been highlighted on numerous occasions. According to Dr. Muizzu, resolving these issues would bring harmony to society and interventions from local councils, nongovernmental organisations and other pivotal stakeholders are required to effectively address these challenges.

Ratification of key legislation

One of the key legislation ratified in a bid to address the aforementioned challenges is the First Amendment to the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act (Law No. 2/2015). This Amendment aims to enhance and refine the existing legal framework governing mutual legal assistance among countries in matters related to cybercrime and offenses utilizing computer systems and emerging technologies. The amendment sets forth new procedures aimed at improving the discovery of electronic evidence, the preservation and access of information stored in computing systems and the real-time retrieval of traffic data. The amendment also establishes a dedicated 24/7 network designed to facilitate the exchange of information regarding crimes associated with computer data.