PTA will be repealed, new legislation will be introduced instead: Justice Minister

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By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana

The Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed and a new legislation will be introduced in place of it, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today.

He said a Cabinet paper to change the relevant laws will be submitted within the coming days.

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PTA will be repealed, new legislation will be introduced instead: Justice Minister

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