AMMAN — During a meeting on Sunday, Lower House Speaker,
Ahmed Safadi, highlighted Parliament's stance in supporting
freedom of opinion,
expression, and media, and expressed its willingness to welcome constructive
criticism aimed at serving the public interest. At the same time, he emphasized
the need for tougher penalties and fines to address abusers and extortionists
who pose a threat to society and its safety.
اضافة اعلان
The meeting, held as part of the House Legal Committee's
discussions on the draft 2023
Cybercrime Law, saw the participation of experts
and representatives from various civil society institutions, the Jordan News
Agency, Petra reported.
Regarding the provisions that include high financial fines
in the draft law, Safadi clarified that these measures are not intended to
target individuals genuinely concerned about upholding society's
safety and security. Instead, they aim to act as a deterrent against repeat offenders who
persistently harm society by spreading rumors and false information.
In this context, Safadi reaffirmed the House's support for
imposing fines on those who engage in activities seeking to incite sedition,
distort facts, engage in extortion, or perpetrate other irresponsible
practices.
Furthermore,
Safadi emphasized that Parliament's approach to
handling the draft law is grounded in a sense of national responsibility,
adhering to the highest standards. He underlined that the legislation will not
be customized to cater to personal interests but will be designed with a focus
on the greater good of the nation.
In light of this, Safadi encouraged civil society
institutions to engage in open dialogues with lawmakers to collectively formulate
legislation that finds consensus among all stakeholders.
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