Tunisia’s Saied Amends Cybercrime Decree to Replace Prison Terms With Fines

Tunisian President Kais Saied has issued a decision amending Decree 54 on cybercrime, replacing imprisonment with financial penalties for the first time.

The change marks a shift in the penalties under the decree. The available details do not specify the size of the fines or which offences are covered by the amendment.

Journalists have responded with cautious approval, welcoming the move away from prison sentences while maintaining their demand for the decree to be repealed.

Their response highlights the distinction between easing the law’s penalties and removing it altogether. While the amendment changes how offences are punished, it falls short of the repeal journalists are seeking.