Cabinet Approves New Anti-Terrorism Bill for Parliamentary Submission
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a new bill aimed at addressing shortcomings in existing legislation. This new bill is intended to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
The Cabinet's decision includes the publication of the draft bill in the Government Gazette and its subsequent submission to Parliament for legislative enactment.
The proposed legislation is titled the 'Protection of the State from Terrorism Act'. The approval was reached at a Cabinet meeting on August 17, 2026.
Why it scored 8/10: The approval of a new anti-terrorism bill to replace the PTA is a major policy shift with significant national impact on legal frameworks and civil liberties, reported by multiple credible sources.
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