Withdraw the draconian bill!

Part of the Bill provides for an interception of communications framework, which authorises the interception of communications by investigatory authorities and sets out the role of service providers in controlled investigations for the gathering of criminal evidence.

As stated by various stakeholders, the piece of legislation is a sensitive one and as much as it is said to be enacted in order to satisfy international standards, Batswana should not be left out. President Mokgweetsi Masisi promised consultation in his administration. Why can’t the Bill be brought through normal procedures and be discussed with Batswana? As it stands, the proposed law will only be determined by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members as they have the numbers in Parliament.