Article 54 The Ministry shall provide support and technical assistance to the law enforcement agencies. The Ministry staff, who are appointed by the Minister, shall be deemed to be officers vested with judicial duties for the purposes of the enforcement of the provisions of this Law by Decree. Article 55 1. The Law by Decree No. 16 of 2017 on Cybercrime shall be repealed. 2. All provisions that contradict the provisions of this Law by Decree shall be repealed. Article 56 This Law by Decree shall be presented to the Legislative Council in the first session it convenes for approval. Article 57 All the competent authorities, each one within its sphere of jurisdiction, shall implement the provisions of this Law by Decree, which shall enter into force as of the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Promulgated in the city of Ramallah on April 29th, 2018 Anno Domini, Corresponding to Sha’ban 13th, 1439 Anno Hegira. Mahmoud Abbas President of the State of Palestine Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation This document constitutes an un-official transcription/translation. DCAF cannot be held responsible for damages that may arise from its use. For official reference, please refer to the original text as published by the Palestinian Authorities. DCAF’s Assistance Programme for the Palestinian Security and Justice Sector is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office. Page 15 of 15