Speaker endorses certificate on controversial Online Safety Bill

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Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana yesterday endorsed the certificate on the controversial Online Safety Bill which was passed in Parliament with amendments following the two-day debate on 23 and 24 January.

Following the move, the Bill has come into effect as the Online Safety Act No.9 of 2024.

The Speaker endorsed the certificate on National Hydrographic Bill passed on 9 January with amendments and the Contempt of a Court, Tribunal or Institution Bill passed on 10 January with amendments.

The two Bills will come into effect as the National Hydrographic Act No.7 of 2024 and the Contempt of a Court, Tribunal or Institution Act No.8 of 2024.

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