Multiple outlets are reporting: Legacy of Failed Terror Laws – Part 1. Coverage mentions: public, security.
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Photo courtesy of Brewminate The Public Security Ordinance (PSO), enacted in 1947 and amended in 1988, granted sweeping executive powers to declare emergencies in the interest of public security. Championed by local elites including D.S. Senanayake, it was designed primarily to crush Marxist activism and…
January 8, 2026 9:46 AM
