Right to silence bill accepted by parliament

The bill on right to silence has been accepted by parliament and sent to the national security committee for review.

Parliament accepted the bill after a three-day debate concluded with 46 votes in favour and 27 votes against.

Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) parliament members debated against accepting the bill, whilst pro-government members spoke out in its defence.

Pro-government members argued that the bill does not undermine any rights ensured by the constitution and that the bill states how and when the constitutional right to silence can and cannot be exercised.

Opposition argued that the bill constricts a right ensured by the constitution.

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