Three months to make recommendationsBy Pamodi WaravitaA Cabinet Subcommittee has been appointed to present recommendations with regard to the amendment of the controversial Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (PTA), No. 48 of 1979 to the Cabinet of Ministers within the next three months. The Morning learnt that the reforms are to be led by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Justice Ministry, the Defence Ministry, and the Public Security Ministry. Sumanthiran PC welcomed the announcement by the Government to make changes to the PTA, adding that the “draconian” PTA must be repealed. On various occasions, organisations such as Amnesty International have raised concerns about the PTA.

Source: The Nation June 23, 2021 19:05 UTC