Audio and video recordings can be taken from suspects’ phones.

The Senate debates the so-called “Justice Law”, which allows remote intrusion into the digital devices of suspects.

The Chamber of Senators, which accepted article 3 of the bill, which enables the activation of microphones and cameras to record audio and video from digital devices such as telephones, computers and tablets in cases such as terrorism and organized crime, and monitor their positions, will continue negotiations until June 13.

The bill, which has been criticized by many, especially human rights defenders and organizations and the opposition, for “restricting freedoms”, includes expanding the scope of nightly home searches for serious crimes and allowing the government to extend the deadlines for prior inquiries under certain conditions.

Some items in the bill, such as remote intervention on suspects’ digital devices, will be possible with the judge’s decision.

The article on device location monitoring in “suspicious cases involving 5 years in prison” was changed to “suspicious cases involving at least 10 years in prison” over the objection of some senators.
If the bill is approved in the Senate, it will be submitted to legislators in the National Assembly for approval. (AA)