Concurrence of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on Sep. 05, 2022 to publish the draft bill of the Anti – Terrorism Act prepared by the Legal Draftsman in order to introduce the Anti –Terrorism Act repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act in the government gazette and subsequently submit it to the Parliament.

Subsequently, the said draft bill was published in the government gazette on March 22, 2023.

Thereafter, a number of parties having concern about that (local and international) have expressed their concern regarding certain sections of the draft bill.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Justice, Prison Activities and Constitutional Reforms have called for views and proposals formally from those who are interested in this regard through electronic media and the relevant Minister has held discussions with certain parties himself.

Considering all the views and proposals submitted, actions have been taken to prepare a new draft bill by the Legal Draftsman by revising the original draft bill which was published in the government gazette.

Clearance of the Attorney General has been granted to the said new draft bill.  Therefore, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution furnished by the Minister of Justice, Prison Activities and Constitutional Reforms to publish