Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Proceeds of Crime Bill was moved in Parliament today.

The second reading of the bill was presented by Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara on behalf of the government.

The Justice Minister also presented the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment), - Bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 during today's sitting.

Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Dr. Rizvie Salih announced to the House that he had received the decision of the Supreme Court in respect of the Bill titled "Value Added Tax (Amendment)" which was challenged in the Supreme Court in terms of Article 121(1) of the Constitution, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Accordingly, th...