Supreme Court begins hearing petitions against anti-terrorism Bill

Newswire, Sri Lanka Mirror and Hiru News report that the Supreme Court began hearing petitions against the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, a proposed measure presented to Parliament by the Government. Sri Lanka Mirror says the petitions challenge the bill’s constitutionality.

Daily Mirror reports that Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne told Parliament he had received copies of 40 petitions challenging the bill. Sri Lanka Mirror reported that 22 petitions had been filed, while Ada Derana reported that the Court began hearing 25. WhatNews reports that a petition by the Sri Lanka Professional Journalists’ Association challenging provisions in the draft was also scheduled to be heard.

Hiru News (සිංහල) described the proceedings as continuing for a second day, while Hiru News (தமிழ்) also reported that hearings were continuing. Ada Derana later reported that oral submissions in the petitions had concluded.

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