Justice for All, a non-governmental organisation, has called for the committee report containing recommendations for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to be made public.
Issuing a statement, Justice for All said it has always consistently advocated for the complete repeal of the PTA.
“We have seen news reports that the Committee appointed to draft the Act to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act handed over its report and the draft bill to the Minister of Justice.
“The Prevention of Terrorism Temporary Provisions Act No. 48 of 1979 has universally been regarded as a draconian piece of legislation that must be taken off the statute books for quite a long time now,” Justice for All said in a statement.
Stating that the NPP Election Manifesto also promises to repeal the same, Justice for All said it is hopeful that the new draft bill will fully reflect this promise.
The organization further called upon the government, and the Minister of Justice in particular, to make public the said report and the draft bill. (Newswire)