Some sections of Anti Terrorism Bill inconsistent with Constitution: Supreme Court

20 February 2024 10:13 am Views - 1562

By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana

Parliament, Feb. 20 (Daily Mirror)- 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.