Justice Minister Mazhar al-Weis announced that the Ministry of Justice has completed a draft law that would criminalize the denial of crimes committed by the deposed regime, confirming that the bill will be submitted to the People’s Assembly at its next session to finalize constitutional procedures and secure passage.
Al-Weis said the legislation is intended to safeguard the rights of victims, preserve historical truth and collective national memory, and prevent the recurrence of past human rights violations. He stressed that denying, questioning, justifying, or glorifying the perpetrators of the former regime’s crimes constitutes a direct breach of the Transitional Constitutional Declaration and inflicts “deep harm” on national consciousness.
The minister noted that the Public Prosecution is actively monitoring such violations and remains the competent authority to initiate legal proceedings. He urged citizens to report any statements or actions that contravene the Constitutional Declaration so that appropriate legal measures can be taken.
Al-Weis recalled that Syrians endured decades of oppression, injustice, and grave human rights abuses before reclaiming their freedom on December 8, 2024, marking what he described as the beginning of a new national era grounded in justice, equality, the rule of law, and the protection of rights and freedoms.
New Judicial Circular on Cybercrime Procedures
In a parallel development, the Ministry of Justice issued a judicial circular on Monday establishing new procedural guidelines for handling cybercrime cases. The directive introduces stricter controls on transferring complaints to the judicial police, provisional detention, and the issuance of search warrants.
The ministry said the circular aligns with its constitutional mandate to safeguard public freedoms, protect individual rights, and maintain a balanced approach between freedom of expression and the need to shield society and individuals from digital offenses.
Commenting on the directive, al-Weis affirmed that Circular No. 26, issued Monday, is fully consistent with the Transitional Constitutional Declaration and strengthens protections for citizens’ rights and liberties. Writing on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account, he added that the ministry is continuing its review of the current cybercrime law ahead of introducing necessary amendments.
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