By BARNABAS ZULU THE Zambia Free Press Initiative (ZFPI) has opposed the Cyber Crimes and Cyber Security Bills currently before the National Assembly, calling for their immediate withdrawal. The organisation has also raised concern about the Anti-Terrorism Bill, arguing that all three pose a serious threat to the country’s democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. In a statement, yesterday, ZFPI Executive Director Joan Chirwa condemned the proposed legislation, claiming that if enacted in their current form, the Cyber Crimes and Cyber Security Bills would only worsen existing challenges related to human rights violations and freedom of expression, which have already been exacerbated by the 2021 law. “These bills will not cure the existing frustrations around human rights and freedom of expression violations facilitated by the 2021 law,” Ms Chirwa said. “It will be a continuation of restrictions on online activities, prosecution of individuals expressing dissenting opinions, and undermining the privacy and security of citizens. […]
Withdraw authoritarian, draconian Cyber Crime Bill – FPI
