HRCSL calls for repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act

HRCSL calls for abolition of Prevention of Terrorism Act The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has called for the abolition of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

The Commission advocates that terrorism should be investigated under the general law of the country with necessary amendments, the statement added.

It also noted that the Commission supports that it is not required to exclude the application of the Evidence Ordinance for the offence of terrorism.