Iraqi parliament's security committee reviews cybercrime bill with ministries

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, chaired by MP Khaled al-Obeidi, met on Tuesday to review draft legislation aimed at combating cybercrime with representatives from relevant ministries and security agencies. The committee examined views and proposals presented on the bill's articles, according to a statement from parliament's media office. During the session, members focused on strengthening the legal and technical aspects of the proposed amendments. The committee agreed to hold an additional meeting to finalize the draft and proceed with the vote. Once preparatory work is completed, the bill will be placed on the parliament's agenda for a second reading, the statement said. No further details on a timeline or the specific provisions under discussion were immediately available.