James, , Listers I hope that the policy document which informed the drafting of the Bill will also be made available so that the public can participate meaningfully while discussing the Bill. Does any lister recall public consultation on such a policy? John Kariuki Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: James Kulubi via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: To: ngethe.kariuki2007@yahoo.co.uk Subject: Re: [kictanet] Cybercrime and Computer Crimes Bill, 2014 Although I have not read this Bill, I believe that there is something fundamentally wrong with the procedure followed during its development. Law enforcement agencies, the judiciary and the prosecutor should ordinarily not be allowed to initiate laws. They are likely to trample on the citizen's rights by making laws that make their job easier. How come that government agencies have a legal mandate to develop policy and its implementing instruments (legislation and regulations) are silent on this matter? Where are these bodies Law Reform Commission, National Communication Secretariat, ICT Authority,KIPPRA, etc. Prof. James Kulubi -------------------------------------------- On Fri, 20/6/14, Gideon via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Subject: [kictanet] Cybercrime and Computer Crimes Bill, 2014 To: jkulubi@yahoo.co.uk Date: Friday, 20 June, 2014, 8:51 Thanks Victor, The Nation article says that, Courts in the country will soon have jurisdiction to try any Kenyan citizen who commits an offence anywhere in the world if the Cybercrime and Computer Crimes Bill, 2014 becomes law. A copy of the bill will be helpful for all those interested. Anyone with that bill kindly avail it. Regards Gideon Rop There was a story in the Nation - Tough law on cybercrime targets all Kenyans - http://www.nation.co.ke/news/cybercrime-Bill-Kenyans-around-the-world-prosec... Can someone share a copy of the bill? Victor Kapiyo, LL.B ==================================================== *"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude" Zig Ziglar*