Speech offence cases to go with repeal of CSA: Asif Nazrul

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said that the lawsuits filed over 'speech offence' will be dismissed simultaneously with the repeal of the Cyber Security Act.

"We are repealing the Cyber Security Act (CSA) and made the announcement long ago. There are some cases filed over 'speech offences'... all those cases will be dismissed automatically," he said while addressing the DRU-Desh TV Best Reporting Award-2024 function as the chief guest at Dhaka Club on Friday (November 8).

He said, "The cases those were filed against free minded people, people of different opinions, people who have been implicated in cases for their speeches and for their dissenting opinions... will be dismissed simultaneously with the repeal of the CSA.”

The law adviser, however, said the trial of the cases lodged over computer offence, like hacking, fraud and blackmailing would continue.