Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The Government has re-affirmed its firm commitment to abolish the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a long-standing election pledge, while assuring that public consultation will play a decisive role in shaping its replacement, Justice Minister and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara said.

Addressing concerns surrounding the proposed anti-terrorism legislation, the Minister stressed that the draft law currently under public review is not final and remains open to substantial revision based on public feedback."In December last year, the Ministry of Justice initiated the process of repealing the PTA and introducing a new legal framework for the prevention of terrorism," the Minister said. "This draft was prepared...