Bar Association challenges new terrorism Bill in Supreme Court
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has asked the Supreme Court to rule on the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill…
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TISL urges Government to withdraw Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill
Transparency International Sri Lanka said the proposed counter-terrorism Bill could weaken fundamental rights and judicial oversight, and urged its withdrawal.
Protesters in Colombo demand withdrawal of anti-terror Bill
Protesters outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Tuesday demanded the withdrawal of the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeals to Supreme Court over PTA arrest writ
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a Court of Appeal ruling that dismissed his writ petition against…
CCIB in Colombo declared place of detention under PTA
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has designated the Central Crime Investigation Bureau in Colombo as a detention site under the Prevention of Terrorism…
Saliya Pieris says PSTA Bill departs from committee’s recommendations
Former BASL President Saliya Pieris says the PSTA Bill tabled in Parliament differs from what the committee agreed on bail and detention.
Anti-terrorism and Sri Lanka Cricket Bills presented to Parliament
Two Bills, one to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act and one to restructure Sri Lanka Cricket, had their First Reading in…
HRW says new counterterrorism Bill keeps PTA-style powers
Human Rights Watch said the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, due before Parliament on 6 October, retains broad powers of…