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Obscene Publications Prohibition Bill to combat exploitation

07 Oct 2021

  • Current Ordinance inadequate against digital media: Justice Ministry  
By Pamodi Waravita  The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (4) approved the Bill for the Prohibition of Obscene Publications, which aims to introduce provisions that would better protect children from exploitation related to obscene publications, the Justice Ministry told The Morning yesterday (7). “The law, as it currently stands, does not offer adequate safeguards against the exploitation of and damage caused to children in relation to obscene publications, especially in light of the widespread use of digital media. The proposed Act aims to address this by introducing provisions to offer children a greater level of protection,” Justice Sector Reforms Programme Director and Justice Ministry Co-ordinating Secretary Attorney-At-Law (AAL) Shamir Zavahir said. Currently, the Obscene Publications Ordinance deals with offences related to obscene publications. It allows for a fine of up to Rs. 2,500 for the first offence, or imprisonment for a term of six months. The trade, distribution, or public exhibition to make, produce, or possess obscene writings, drawings, prints, paintings, printed matter, pictures, posters, emblems, photographs, cinematograph films, video cassettes, or any other obscene objects is an offence under the Ordinance. Zavahir added that this Ordinance will be repealed with the introduction of the new Act. Subsequent to the Bill being published in the Government Gazette, it will be submitted to the Parliament for approval.

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