EXPLAINER – From PTA to PS-TB: Is Sri Lanka only replacing the name?
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2 min readFrom 1 outlets- The bill was tabled in Parliament on 6 October and is before the Supreme Court for constitutional review.
- Amnesty says broad definitions and detention powers could threaten rights and enable arbitrary enforcement.
- The proposal is intended to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act, in force since 1979.
- Sri Lanka’s GSP+ access to the EU is tied to compliance with international conventions.
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- Newswire · Protest held in Colombo demanding withdrawal of proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill
- Lanka Business Online · TISL Raises Concerns Over Proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill
- Hiru News (தமிழ்) · ஒழுங்கமைக்கப்பட்ட குற்றங்கள் சட்டமூலம் மூலம் PTA விதிகளை மீண்டும் கொண்டுவர முயற்சி: சட்டத்தரணி சாலிய பீரிஸ் எச்சரிக்கை!
- Lanka Business Online · Sri Lanka’s terror law could cost it a trade lifeline
- Ada Derana · Sri Lanka’s new counterterrorism bill risks perpetuating past abuses – Amnesty International
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