Seventeen bills are on the agenda for the extraordinary session of the National Assembly, but the bill on cybercrime is not among them.
The twelve-day parliamentary session beginning today is expected to be busy, with seventeen bills scheduled for review. However, the cybercrime bill and the bill regarding electronic communications and digital infrastructure are notably absent. These two texts were previously postponed during the session that ended on September 4, as deputies sought more time for thorough examination.
Although a return to these debates was anticipated, the Executive branch decided otherwise. According to the Constitution, the National Assembly meets in extraordinary session based on a specific agenda set by presidential decree. Sources suggest the Executive also wishes to allow more time for reflection.
This delay may be a strategic move to let public controversy subside. The bills have sparked intense reactions, with concerns centered on the balance between security and individual liberties, such as freedom of expression. Specifically, the creation of the Digital Protection and Investigation Unit (UPIN) has caused significant alarm due to the broad powers it would be granted, including 24/7 direct technical access to the information systems of electronic communications operators and internet service providers.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-17 05:54:01 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/09/session-extraordinaire-le-texte-sur-la.html