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Legacy of failed terror laws

By Lionel Bopage The correct title for the proposed bill mentioned in the first part of this article should be “Protection of the...

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Old wine in a new bottle

By Vox Civis The Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), unveiled in December 2025 as the National People’s Power (NPP) government’s...

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Legacy of failed terror laws: Lessons for Sri Lanka

By Lionel Bopage When I recently criticized Sri Lanka’s proposed Prevention of State Terrorism Bill (PSTA), several well-meaning individuals close to the National...

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Why the PSTA must be debated and changed

By Dr. Jehan Perera A prominent feature of the first year of the National People’s Power (NPP) Government is that it has not...

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Rights groups warn new anti-terror law expands executive powers, limits accountability

A civil society coalition has raised serious concerns over the government’s proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act of 2026 (PSTA), noting...