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New criminal laws expand police powers and restrict civil liberties
The three new criminal laws that were passed by Parliament in 2023, and which came into effect on July 1 this year, have met with strong opposition from diverse sections. Bar associations, judges, lawyers, researchers, all opposition political parties, …