Protest against proposed anti-terrorism and organized crime bills heads towards parliament amid heavy traffic
Executive Intelligence Dispatch
A protest march against proposed anti-terrorism and organized crime bills is heading towards parliament amidst heavy traffic, with police serving a court order on the protesters that has been rejected.
Key Facts & Findings
- —26 petitions have been filed challenging the proposed Organized Crime Prevention Bill
- —the petitions claim certain provisions of the Bill violate fundamental rights under the Constitution
- —the protests are organized by the People's Struggle Movement and the Frontline Socialist Party
“The demonstrators have reportedly rejected the order served by the police.”
“The petitions have been filed by several parties, including the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL).”
The proposed legislation has significant implications for Sri Lanka's human rights and democratic processes.
The Supreme Court is set to hear the petitions challenging the proposed Organized Crime Prevention Bill
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Protest against proposed anti-terrorism and organized crime bills heads towards parliament amid heavy traffic
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