Terrorism Act to be relaxed and replaced

Terrorism Act to be relaxed and replaced with National Security Act

by Staff Writer 23-08-2022 | 11:49 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is to rename the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act.

According to Cabinet Spokesperson & Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, the Prevention of Terrorism Act which has been in existence since the 1970s will be given a new face.

He said the Justice Minister will introduce a new Act named the National Security Act will be introduced to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act, where regulations under the PTA will be relaxed.