President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the government does not intend to rush the passage of the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill or the Prevention of Organised Crime Bill.

The President made these remarks addressing the National Trade Union Conference held in Colombo today (07).

Key Points

  • President says the government has no need to pass the two bills in haste
  • Government is ready to hold discussions with any concerned party
  • Assurance given that the bills will not be passed in Parliament without consultations with people's organizations

Ready to talk with any party

The President noted that he is ready to hold discussions with any party that is concerned about these two bills.

He pointed out that when formulating such laws, the government acts recognizing that the people's will is essential, not merely the will of Parliament.

Accordingly, the President further emphasized that these two bills will not be passed in Parliament without holding discussions with people's organizations, reports state.

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