House passes cybercrime amendments with opposition support, adds DPP oversight of prosecutions
The House of Representatives passed the Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Thursday. Both the government and the opposition supported the legislation. This bill narrows an existing offence. It also introduces new oversight for prosecutions. The Director of Public Prosecutions must now bring proceedings under the Act. Alternatively, the Director must provide written consent for such proceedings to occur.
By Breaking Belize News Staff: The House of Representatives passed the Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2026, at third reading on Thursday with support from both sides of the House. The bill narrows an existing offence and requires the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to bring proceedings under the Act or give written consent for them to […] The post House passes cybercrime amendments with opposition support, adds DPP oversight of prosecutions appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .