Rights activists protest passing of statistics, cyber crimes bills

>Speaker of the National Assembly Anne Makinda said on Monday that mounting pressure and fierce criticism from different quarters over the three controversial Bills, have helped Parliament to produce the best, fair and commendable legislations.

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Cybercrime and Statistics bills bad for Tanzania.
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UN Country Resident Coordinator Alvaro Rodriguez (R) visits Pambazuko FM community radio studio in Ifakara District Morogoro Region over the weekend. UN supports community radio in disseminating information to the Tanzanian community. (Photo: ...

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Don't sign cybercrime, statistics bills, JK told.
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Chadema has recommended that President Jakaya Kikwete should pay no heed to the recently passed Cybercrime and Statistics bills saying the parliamentary quorum was not reached, which qualifies the two pieces of legislation be returned for later review ...

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Journalists and wildlife activists threatened over use of false statistics
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A “Statistics Bill” and one dealing with “Cybercrimes” recently passed the Tanzanian parliament which aim to severely punish the publication of statistics and data seen or perceived by the powers that be to be “defamatory, likely to disturb the public peace,” ...

Home Secretary Theresa May's Home Secretary Theresa May's legislative programme was announced in the Queen's Speech on Wednesday, with the Serious Crime Bill one of the changes being introduced with an eye on tackling corrupt accountants, solicitors and even cyber-criminals by giving courts tougher judicial powers. In particular, the changes will allow police to seize assets from convicted gang bosses and will widen the punishment for so-called ‘Mr Big' criminals who often partake in...

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Initiatives to fight cyber crimes underway
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The government has started taking measures against cyber-related crimes by empowering its security organs including police on how to deal with the malice. Home Affairs Deputy Minister, Pereila Silima disclosed this yesterday when speaking at the Cyber ...
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Experts suggest formation of CCU for tackling cyber crimes
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ISLAMABAD: A Tanzanian delegation suggested on Tuesday that Pakistan should launch an initiative for tackling cyber crimes by establishing cyber crime unit (CCU) in the police force, develop relevant legislation and formulate computer emergency ...
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Activists accused of violating a controversial protest law are sentenced to three years in jail by an Egyptian court.