The Leader of the Opposition and SJB Sajith Premadasa yesterday said that the provisions relating to the amendments made to the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill by the government will not address the weaknesses of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa reiterated his party’s consistent stance that the PTA is “Draconian, outdated” and must not only be repealed but also replaced. Execution of the PTA leads to the denial of basic human rights such as the provisions that allow for long term detention without trial, not being presented to …