Group Submits Letter to United Nations Opposing Proposed Crime Prevention Bill

Representatives of the council handed over the letter on Saturday, calling attention to what they described as potential human rights violations arising from the proposed legislation.

Speaking to the media after the submission, social media activist Aishcharya Gunaratne Adhikari and K. Madhavan, a member of the Civil Organisations’ Collective for Justice, shared their views on the matter.

The group’s action comes amid public debate over the proposed legislation and concerns raised by various parties about its potential implications for civil liberties and fundamental rights.

The letter represents the council’s position on the proposed bill. The specific provisions cited in the letter and the United Nations’ response, if any, were not detailed in the information provided.