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In almost all cases involving opposition activists, they were found guilty (though in a few cases individuals may have been exonerated). This is in contrast to the average conviction rate of 20 percent in all categories of criminal cases and only three percent in cases involving rape.
The commission is an independent, statutory body on paper, authorised to monitor and investigate violations of human rights—no matter who the perpetrators may be. But in reality, it is far from being independent. Its recruitment process is heavily influenced by the government.
Citizens have applauded the decision to repeal the harsh and onerous Digital Security Act, 2018. However, the implementation of the CSA could negatively affect social justice, human dignity, fundamental rights, and human rights.
In the new CSA, the clauses under Sections 25 and 29 have been untouched. Simply allowing bail does not address the issue of why and how these two sections are being misused. Instead, by keeping the defamation clauses as a criminal offence subject to a fine of Tk 25 lakh, the process of suppression has been streamlined.
The draft Cyber Security Act (CSA), 2023, which is supposed to replace the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA), 2018, has been termed by many as "old wine in a new bottle."