Update - The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court today (09) that amendments are to be introduced to the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, which has been presented to Parliament by the Government.
The amendments are expected to be presented at the Committee Stage of Parliament, and a document containing the proposed amendments was also submitted to the Court.
The Supreme Court has commenced hearing the petitions filed challenging certain provisions of the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, on the grounds that they are inconsistent with the Constitution, today (09).
The hearing is conducted before a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Justices Achala Wengappuli and Sampath Abeykoon, Ada Derana reporter said.
When the petitions were taken up previously, the Court had directed the petitioners to submit any proposed amendments to the Bill through written submissions.
Accordingly, the attorneys representing the petitioners submitted their written submissions to the Court last Thursday (05).
A total of 26 petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the proposed Prevention of Organized Crimes Bill.
