Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint a committee headed by President's Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne to present eligible resolutions to further develop amendments to amend the draft bill on prevention of terrorism.

Speaking during today's (20) Cabinet press conference, Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 has been imposed to confront the threats then existed related to the national security and public peace.

Later on, introducing amendments to the law as Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 12 of 2022, an interim measure has been followed for declaring a broad law on national security...