EU PROPOSES MORATORIUM ON PTA, TILL NEW LAW COMES

The European Union (EU) has inquired about a possible moratorium on the invocation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) until it is repealed to be replaced by a new anti-terrorism law, but the government has not yet discussed it, Daily Mirror learns.

- By KELUM BANDARA

The EU, along with other Western powers, has called for the repeal of the PTA which is cited as a draconian piece of legislation.

The representatives of the EU, in their recent meetings with the government, has also inquired about a moratorium.