Anti Terror Bill to be tabled in Parliament on April 25 - Justice Minister

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Anti Terrorism Bill will be tabled in Parliament on April 25, Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said.

Although the Justice Minister had planned to table the Anti Terrorism Bill in Parliament on April 4, it was postponed considering requests made by multiple parties.

A request was made for the tabling of the Bill to be included on the agenda of the Parliamentary session on April 25, he said.

In the meantime, another Bill for the Protection of Victims and Witnesses will also be tabled in Parliament during the same week.

The Anti Corruption Bill will be tabled in Parliament during the first week of May, the Justice Minister added.