HRW raises serious concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed organised crime law
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Human Rights Watch has raised concerns over Sri Lanka's proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, warning it could enable arbitrary detention and human rights violations.
Key Facts & Findings
- —HRW warns the Bill contains provisions similar to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA)
- —President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power alliance pledged to abolish oppressive laws and ensure civil rights
- —Both bills replicate some of the worst aspects of the PTA, shifting abusive provisions to create parallel legal structures
“Sri Lanka's organized crime bill would enable prolonged detention without adequate judicial oversight or evidence of criminal conduct, and could encourage torture by allowing convictions based on confessions obtained by the police”
The proposed law could undermine Sri Lanka's efforts to end human rights abuses and could have significant implications for the country's civil rights
The government is expected to conduct an open and inclusive consultation process to address HRW's concerns before proceeding with the legislation
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