The gazette notification repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be issued early next month, Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath said today.
He noted that the report of the committee under President’s Counsel Rienzi Arsakularatne, appointed to look into the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, is expected early next month.
He also said that a new law will replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act to ensure the security of the country.