Ministry of Justice information committee announced Saturday that the Department of Legislation is working on the amendments of the anti-terrorism law's article 33, Al Bawaba News reported. New anti-terrorism law states that "A penalty of no less than two years imprisonment will be applied for those who publish false news or data about any terrorist operations in violation to the official statements issued by the authorities." Information Committee said that it will make some amendments in order to achieve Egypt's interest, pointing out that the journalists' union proposals will be taken into account. The Ministry will end the amendments of Article 33 this week in order to be submitted it to the Cabinet for reviewing and submission to the Presidency for approval. The Supreme Committee for legislative reform attributed Article 33 of the terrorism law that raised controversy to Egypt's Prime Ibrahim Mahlab. The press syndicate refused the anti-terrorism law, saying that it restricts freedom of the press and violates the constitution.
