Update: Online Safety Bill passed with amendmentsNewsThe Online Safety Bill was passed in Parliament this evening with amendments. At the end of the debate on the Second Reading of the Bill, at around 5.00 pm today, Chief Opposition Whip, Lakshman Kiriella called for a division. Accordingly, 108 votes were cast in favor of the Bill and 62 votes were cast against it. Thus, the Second Reading of the Bill was passed by a majority of 46 votes. Accordingly, 51 votes were cast in favor of the amendment and 92 votes were cast against.

Source: Sunday Times January 24, 2024 21:10 UTC