The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Haibat al-Halbousi, announced today, Monday, an agreement after consultation with the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, the President of the Republic, and the Prime Minister to proceed with the legislation of the Cyber Crimes Law, which contributes to the protection of society.
The media office of the Speaker of the House stated in a statement received by the Video News Agency that al-Halbousi emphasized the constitutional responsibility placed on the state's institutions to protect citizens' security and maintain public stability. He stressed the need to achieve a balance between ensuring freedom of opinion and expression and media work guaranteed constitutionally, and adhering to legal and professional regulations that prevent the exploitation of these freedoms to incite violence and internal conflict or support arms outside the framework of the state.
He added that Haibat al-Halbousi announced, based on the legislative and supervisory roles of the House of Representatives, his support for the legal measures taken by the government to protect civil peace, enforce the law, restrict weapons to the state, and hold accountable anyone proven to be involved in inciting violence or threatening citizens' security and the country's stability, in accordance with the constitution and applicable laws, while ensuring the preservation of rights and freedoms and legal guarantees, and applying the law to all without exception.
The Speaker of the House confirmed that freedom of expression and media work is a national and social responsibility, and that maintaining security and stability requires a responsible discourse that respects the law and avoids incitement and division.
Al-Halbousi emphasized the importance of complementary efforts between the legislative, executive, and judicial authorities and all state institutions to protect society, confront discourses that threaten civil peace, and reinforce the rule of law, preserving Iraq's security, unity, and stability.
He pointed out that workshops continue with the participation of the relevant parties and international organizations to mature the law, reaffirming the Speaker's commitment to ensuring freedom of opinion and expression and achieving a balance between the requirements of protecting society and preserving public rights and freedoms.