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Sri Lanka’s terror law could cost it a trade lifeline
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2 min readFrom 1 outlets- The Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill was gazetted and tabled this week, according to Lanka Business Online.
- Critics say its definition of terrorism is too broad and that it retains powers from the existing law.
- GSP+ provides duty-free EU access in return for compliance with international conventions.
- Sri Lankan apparel exports to the EU fell 8% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
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- The Sunday Times · Bill to criminalise terrorism by Lankans overseas, foreign terrorists here
- Lanka Business Online · TISL Raises Concerns Over Proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill
- Hiru News (தமிழ்) · ஒழுங்கமைக்கப்பட்ட குற்றங்கள் சட்டமூலம் மூலம் PTA விதிகளை மீண்டும் கொண்டுவர முயற்சி: சட்டத்தரணி சாலிய பீரிஸ் எச்சரிக்கை!
- Ada Derana (தமிழ்) · புதிய பங்கரவாத எதிர்ப்பு சட்டமூலத்துக்கு எதிரான மனுக்கள் இன்று விசாரணை!
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