Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Government is planning to introduce several amendments to the controversial Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill at the parliamentary committee stage, including the removal of a provision allowing organised crime links to be inferred from tattoos, dress and personal associations, and the removal of restrictions on media reporting of serious crimes, the Attorney General informed the Supreme Court yesterday.

Solicitor General Viraj Dayaratne, appearing for the Attorney General, made this submission when the Supreme Court commenced hearing Special Determination petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed legislation. The Solicitor General said the amendments would be incorporated into the Bill at th...