Speaker of Parliament: Subjecting communications and social media accounts to surveillance can only be done based on a judicial order
Counselor Dr. Hanafi Jabali, Speaker of the House of Representatives, delivered a speech regarding what was published in some electronic media, He said: "At the beginning of this session, I would like to address what was published in some electronic media outlets yesterday regarding the issue of subjecting telecommunications and social media accounts to monitoring. Some of the news included headlines and wording that may appear attractive to the reader, but It may contribute to conveying an inaccurate picture of reality, which is that some formulations It has led to surveillance becoming widely available, which is absolutely not true.
He continued, “Monitoring, according to the law, is only carried out based on a judicial order issued by a judge and in accordance with strict legal controls, and in cases of investigation into felonies or misdemeanors that are punishable by law with a penalty exceeding three years’ imprisonment.” months. Therefore, it is not possible in any caseIt is a common practice to subject any person to random surveillance Or illegal, but this is within the framework of the provisions of the Constitution and the law”.< /span>
He added during the plenary session, "It is no secret to you that the Supreme Constitutional Court has decided the legality of monitoring communications in accordance with the controls approved by the Council, corresponding to the same controls statedIn the current Code of Criminal Procedure, and that is in the caseNo. (207) of the Constitutional Judicial Year 32 of 2018.
And he added, “And as I address these words to my media colleagues, for whom I have the utmost respect, I ask them to adhere accurately in conveying news related to the draft criminal procedure law due to its special nature, and to provide complete information in a way that allows public opinion to form Correct image. The media, as is known, must remain a true guide to the public, and not be governed only by elements of excitement or suspense. I appreciate all of you for your keenness to be professional in reporting and verifying the facts, which contributes In forming a sound vision among public opinion.
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