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ICJ urges Govt. to scrap Online Safety Act
Daily FT
|September 20, 2025
THE International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has criticised the Online Safety Act, No. 09 of 2024, in response to a call for public input on amendments, urging the Government to repeal it or substantially revise it.
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■ Says Act needs repeal or substantial revision to comply with international human rights law
■ Warns Act undermines rights and shrinks civic space since enforcement in 2024
■ Highlights vague offences, broad powers, lack of oversight, and disproportionate sanctions
■ Notes disproportionate impact on transgender and gender-diverse persons
In its submission to the Government earlier this week the ICJ said revisions were needed to bring it into compliance with Sri Lanka’s international human rights law obligations, and to ensure that the revision process involves full and inclusive consultations with stakeholders.
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