As a result of the bombing , the U.S. Congress passed Process_end the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 , which tightened Cause_change_of_strength the standards for habeas corpus in the United States , as well as legislation designed to increase Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale the protection around federal buildings to deter future terrorist attacks .

The Sri Lankan government forces have also been accused Judgment_communication of human rights abuses , systematic impunity for serious human rights violations , lack of respect for habeas corpus in arbitrary detentions , and forced disappearances .

Under the provisions of the 1987 Constitution , the government was allowed Preventing_or_letting at the moment to detain Preventing_or_letting anyone indefinitely without the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus .