Some sections of Anti Terrorism Bill inconsistent with Constitution: Supreme Court
Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana
Parliament, Feb. 20 ()- The Supreme Court has informed the Speaker of Parliament that some sections of the proposed Anti Terrorism Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and should be approved with a special majority and through a referendum.
Accordingly, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa announced that Sections 3, 40, 53 and 70 are inconsistent with the Constitution and should be approved by a two thirds majority and through a referendum.
However, the court has further stated that it could be passed by a simple majority if the recommended amendments are accommodated.
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