First Stage Lapsed 32nd Dáil 5/2017
Harmful Communications and Digital Safety Bill 2017
- Sponsor
- Jonathan O'Brien
- Introduced
- 25 Jan 2017
- Last updated
- 13 Feb 2020
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- Creates criminal offences for harmful online communications; repeals outdated 1951 and 1997 laws on similar conduct.
- Promotes digital safety measures across society; gives courts powers relevant to civil proceedings about harmful communications.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage in 2017; was not enacted into law.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 32nd Dáil25 Jan 2017