Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court today (09) that amendments are to be introduced to the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, which has been presented to Parliament by the Government.

The amendments are expected to be presented at the Committee Stage of Parliament, and a document containing the proposed amendments was also submitted to the Court.



The Supreme Court has commenced hearing the petitions filed challenging certain provisions of the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, on the grounds that they are inconsistent with the Constitution, today (09).

The hearing is conducted before a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Justices Achala We...