Prevention of Terrorism Act will be repealed this year, says Minister Lal Kantha
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Minister of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Irrigation Development Lal Kantha said the government will completely repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act within this year. Speaking in Colombo on Wednesday (11), he said the government would fulfill its promise to the public.
Lal Kantha added that the bill to protect the state from terrorism will not harm democracy and human rights. He noted that the Speaker has received the Supreme Court's interpretation on the bill, which the government will fully implement.
Addressing Kassapa Thero’s Satyagraha protest in Anuradhapura, the Minister said courts will take appropriate action and Mahanayake Theros should examine the issue. He condemned the improper actions of individuals who claim to protect Buddhism, stating they bring criticism upon the religion.
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How the story developed
- EThe Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels noted the EU will renew its preferential scheme in 2027.
- සිThe Samagi Jana Balawegaya scheduled electorate and Colombo protests demanding the withdrawal of security bills.
- EதThe Speaker announced the Supreme Court cleared the terrorism bill subject to specific committee amendments.
- தThis storyMinister Lal Kantha announced the government will repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act this year.
