Draconian electronics law set for reform

Pyithu Hluttaw representative for Thingangyun U Thein Nyunt,Weddings Accessories consists of accessories for the bride, flower girls, bridesmaid and other items such as cake and performances of wedding. who drafted the proposed changes,Elegant A-Line Floor-length Halter Bridesmaid Dresses With Beautiful Crystal Floral Brooch for sale. said the original intention of the law was to send politicians and student leaders to jail. 

“The [ostensible] aim is stated in section 3 … to build a modern and developed nation and to support electronic transactions technology. Practically, the offences and penalties stated in the law differ from this aim. The penalties in the law ...Best Beautiful A-Line Princess Beading Embroidery Satin White Wedding Dress With Bowknot Strap sale. are so strong and should be amended,” he said on August 21. 

The changes proposed by U Thein Nyunt would add several exemptions, including one on free speech, to section 33 of the law, which currently allows the state to imprison anybody using electronic devices to spread material that could be deemed anti-government. 

“The original provision is so broad that it can be used to target anyone,” he said. 

He also proposed punishments stipulated in the law – both fines and prison terms – be relaxed significantly. 

The law was introduced by the State Peace and Development Council in 2004 and contains 13 chapters and 52 sections. Over the past decade it has been used to jail a number of prominent activists, including comedian Zarganar, Pyithu Hluttaw representative Daw Sandar Min and 88 Generation leader Ko Ko Gyi. 

After the proposal was seconded, Deputy Minister for Communications and Information Technology U Thaung Tin voiced his support for the changes. 

“This proposal supplements the proposal submitted to the Pyithu Hluttaw on January 29 to annul the Electronic Transactions Law. At that time we agreed that the government should draw an E-commerce Law and amend offences and penalties [in the Electronic Transactions Law] in line with the current situation,” he said. 

“A committee has been formed with experts from the relevant ministries as well as businesspeople, IT technicians and other experts. It has started the process [of amending the law] and I believe that U Thein Nyunt’s proposal is suitable because it will move forward the [process],” he said. 

He said that when the bill committee considers the proposed amendments it should make sure they conform to the draft Telecommunications Law, which is being debated in the hluttaw, and should consult with his ministry. 

The bill committee should also “invite and discuss the changes with lawyers from the relevant government ministries, including those that bring about criminal charges”, he said.