Proposed Counterterrorism Legislation and Human Rights

Amnesty International urges Sri Lanka to withdraw the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism (PSTA) bill, citing concerns about potential criminalization of dissent and threats to human rights. The post discusses the implications of the counterterrorism legislation.

Nothing says "we definitely won't abuse this power" like naming a bill the "Protection of the State from Terrorism" while human rights groups are frantically waving red flags like they're landing a plane. It's the legislative equivalent of someone saying "I'm not mad" right before they get very mad.