The European Union (EU) has expressed concern over the resent use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in Sri Lanka.
They also encouraged the release of long-time detainees who had not been charged at courts.
The EU in a statement said that they have acknowledged the steps taken by Sri Lanka to reform PTA in March 2022 and pointed out that further action is needed in line with its commitment.
The EU also noted the update on release of detainees under the PTA during 2021 and 2022.
The statement added that Sri Lanka has taken strong commitment to prepare a comprehensive legislative proposal to replace the PTA in accordance with the Constitution, and in line with international norms and best practices, with a view to its finalization in 2023.
The EU also reiterated its call to de-criminalise same sex relations, and noted of the Private Member’s Bill in this regard.
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that the suspect in the rape of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura teaching hospital has been identified as an army deserter and he will be apprehended shortly.
Police have arrested the suspect connected to the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital today morning in Galnewa.
The Dutch Public Prosecutor suspects two companies of paying bribes in the construction of hospitals in Sri Lanka, according to an investigation by FD, the Dutch financial newspaper.
The Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, stated that in the future, internationally funded projects, such as power projects, will only be carried out through government-to-government (G2G) agreements and competitive procurement.
The Government today tabled in the House the Report of the Commission to Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Unlawful Places of Detention and Torture Chambers in the Batalanda Housing Scheme.
Israel, a major player in the global diamond and jewellery trade, has invited Sri Lankan gem and jewellery businessmen and designers to collaborate with Israeli diamond traders.
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