by Amnesty International, London, February 27, 2026
Index Number: ASA 37/0766/2026
In December 2025, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Justice published a proposal for a new anti-terrorism law, the Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), intended to replace the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), and invited public feedback. This document outlines Amnesty International’s key concerns regarding the proposed PSTA.
Amnesty commentary on SL proposed PTA reform Feb 2026