Sri Lanka: Outrageous organized crime bill granting authorities unchecked powers must be withdrawn

AI justification

Bill enables systemic human rights violations, undermining due process and civil liberties at a national scale. | The proposed bill represents a severe regression in human rights protections, directly violating core principles of due process, fair trials, and freedom from torture. Its provisions enable systemic abuse of power, undermining SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and disproportionately harming marginalized communities. The absence of safeguards against coercion and arbitr