Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill

Tracked since 2025-09-09

Legislation criticized as a 'draconian control bill' that gives the president power to appoint three of seven commission members.

The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill is a controversial piece of legislation passed by Parliament in September 2025 that dissolves existing media regulatory bodies and creates a new commission with three of seven members appointed by the president, drawing criticism from opposition, journalists, and international groups for undermining press freedom.