Communist Party demands withdrawal of terrorism, organised crime Bills
The Communist Party of Sri Lanka has urged the government to withdraw two security Bills, saying they threaten democratic freedoms and fundamental…
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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…
Terrorism and organised crime bills could curb protest: FCEJ
The Feminist Collective for Economic Justice says the proposed PSTA and organised crime bills could restrict dissent and weaken judicial oversight.
Gammanpila petitions Supreme Court against anti-terrorism Bill
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has asked the Supreme Court to rule that parts of the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill…
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.
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…