• Human Rights Commission writes to Justice Minister on repeal of PTA

    Human Rights Commission writes to Justice Minister on repeal of PTA0

    The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has written to Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara with respect to the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, No. 48 of 1979 (PTA). It also forwarded its findings and recommendations in Case No. SUO MOTU-08-25, which has a direct bearing on the current process

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  • Mahara Prison Incident 2020: HRCSL Recommendations on Overcrowding 

    Mahara Prison Incident 2020: HRCSL Recommendations on Overcrowding 0

    HRCSL issues Interim Recommendations on incidents that occurred at Mahara Prison The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka issued interim recommendations on the incidents that occurred at Mahara Prison on 29th November 2020.The recommendations were sent to: Click here to view the recommendations in English INCIDENTS AT MAHARA PRISON ON 29 NOVEMBER 2020 INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS Introduction

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  • Sri Lanka Health Sector: Prioritizing Healthcare Amidst Economic Crisis

    Sri Lanka Health Sector: Prioritizing Healthcare Amidst Economic Crisis0

    Among the social indicators that Sri Lanka is rightly proud of is its achievements in the field of education and health. In both these spheres the provision by the State to provide free education and health has greatly benefitted the poorer sections of society. In fact free education has been a critical factor in helping

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