Law Minister Anisul Huq has pledged to represent investigative journalists without fee if they are sued for “espionage” under Section 32 of the proposed Digital Security Act. “The act (Digital Security Act) was not formulated to keep journalism in check. So why are you people (journalists) taking this upon yourself?” the minister asked journalists covering the event. Also Read- Law minister: Revealing truth won’t be considered espionage“Till my last breath, if anyone of you is sued under this section (Section 32), I will personally represent him/her in court without fee,” he said. Also Read- Digital Security Act to limit journalistic investigation“I agree the categories of crimes the new act (Digital Security Act) cover are all in the Bangladesh Penal Code.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 06, 2018 10:30 UTC