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President announces reduction of detention period
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the proposed detention period for suspects under the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill will be reduced from 72 hours to 48 hours. This decision follows concerns raised over certain provisions of the legislation.
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Daily MirrorPresident says proposed organised crime detention period to be reduced to 48 hours
Lanka News WebSri Lanka Considers Cutting Proposed Organised Crime Detention Period to 48 Hours
NewsWire EnglishGovt ready to reduce 72-hour detention period to 48 hours under Organised Crimes Bill: President
Ada DeranaPresident says 72-hour detention period in Organized Crime Prevention Bill will be reduced to 48
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- The government is prepared to reduce the 72-hour detention period in the Prevention of Organized Crime Bill to 48 hours, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced.2
- This came during an event commemorating the first anniversary of the 'Nation United - National Drive' drug eradication programme on November 5.1
- The President stated that concerns over specific provisions of the legislation led to this decision, including the detention period and identification methods for criminal gang members.1
- He also mentioned considering amendments related to offenses under the Excise Ordinance.1
1 NewsWire English · 2 Ada Derana · 3 Daily Mirror
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