Prevention of Terrorism Act (Sri Lanka)

The Prevention of Terrorism Act of 1978 is a law in Sri Lanka. It provides the police with broad powers to search, arrest, and detain suspects. It was first enacted as a temporary law in 1979 under J. R. Jayewardene presidency, then made permanent in 1982.[1]

  1. ^ Sanjana Hattotuwa (2009). "Terrorised Media". Index on Censorship. 38: 40–44. doi:10.1080/03064220802712183. S2CID 220981961.