British High Commission in Colombo says it is concerned about the reported use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in Sri Lanka.
It added that the PTA is seen as inconsistent with respect for human rights.
The United Kingdom urges authorities to stand by their commitments to stop its use.
Meanwhile the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung yesterday (August 23) said that using laws that do not conform with international human rights standards like the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) erodes democracy in Sri Lanka.
She said the US encourages the government of Sri Lanka to uphold the rights of the people to express their views.
“Using laws that don’t conform with international human rights standards – like the PTA – erodes democracy in Sri Lanka. We encourage the government to uphold the rights of the people to express their views,” she tweeted.
