Full text of the SC determination of the Rehabilitation Bill: As a whole, inconsistent with article 12 (1) of the constitution.

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Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has determined that a controversial rehabilitation bureau bill is, as a whole, inconsistent with article 12 (1) of the constitution and may therefore be enacted only by special majority.

Here is the summary of the determination:

Read the full text here:Bureau of Rehabilitation Act SD determination