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Anti-terrorism a bill

An Act To Make Provision For The Protection Of The National Security Of Sri Lanka And The People Of Sri Lanka From Acts Of Terrorism, Other Offences Associated With Terrorism And Certain Specified Acts Constituting The Offence Of Terrorism Commited Within Or Outside Sri Lanka; For The Prevention Of The Use Of Sri Lankan Territory And Its People For The Preparation For Terrorism Outside Sri Lanka; To Provide For The Detection, Identification, Apprehension, Arrest, Detention, Investigation, Prosecution And Punishment Of Any Person Who Has Committed An Act Of Terrorism Or Any Other Offence Associated With Terrorism; For The Repeal Of The Prevention Of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No.48 Of 1979; And For Matters Connected Therewith Or Incidental T




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An Act To Make Provision For The Protection Of The National Security Of Sri Lanka And The People Of Sri Lanka From Acts Of Terrorism, Other Offences Associated With Terrorism And Certain Specified Acts Constituting The Offence Of Terrorism Commited Within Or Outside Sri Lanka; For The Prevention Of The Use Of Sri Lankan Territory And Its People For The Preparation For Terrorism Outside Sri Lanka; To Provide For The Detection, Identification, Apprehension, Arrest, Detention, Investigation, Prosecution And Punishment Of Any Person Who Has Committed An Act Of Terrorism Or Any Other Offence Associated With Terrorism; For The Repeal Of The Prevention Of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No.48 Of 1979; And For Matters Connected Therewith Or Incidental T



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