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Justice Ministry Warns Against Coroner Bribes; Public Urged to Report Misconduct

The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has issued a strong reminder to the public that coroners are appointed under Section 108 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to facilitate the judicial process and provide a dignified service to families of the deceased. Coroners serve in an honorary capacity and are expected to provide their […]

Sri Lanka ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)

On 16 April 2026, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) with the International Labour Office. Sri Lanka is the 55th Member State of the International Labour Organization to ratify Convention No.190 In depositing the instrument of ratification, the Permanent Representative of […]

Rs. 952 Million Recovered from Decades-Old Court Productions in Landmark Cleanup

For decades, Magistrates’ Courts and High Courts across Sri Lanka were overwhelmed with vast quantities of case productions, items seized by the police and other government authorities in connection with legal proceedings. Once taken into custody, these items were invariably handed over to the courts, which were then responsible for their safekeeping. The range of […]

Advocata Institute Highlights Regulatory Barrier Limiting Women’s Overtime Earnings

Advocata Institute says that, a regulatory barrier prevents Sri Lankan women achieving pay parity with their male counterparts despite recent legislative amendments have opened doors for women to work night shifts.  Despite the 2024 and 2026 liberalizations of the Shop and Office Employees Act (SOEA), which allowed women over 18 to work night shifts in […]

Sri Lanka’s Proposed Counterterrorism Law Risks More Abuses: Human Rights Watch

The Sri Lanka government’s proposed counterterrorism legislation includes numerous provisions similar to the current abusive law and risks facilitating the same kind of repression, Human Rights Watch said today. The bill does not meet benchmarks set out by the United Nations counterterrorism expert or comply with human rights obligations and commitments that Sri Lanka made […]

First-Ever Digital Signature Introduced for President’s Counsel Oath Ceremony

In a groundbreaking step toward digital transformation, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today introduced the Digital Signature for the President’s Counsel Oath Ceremony marking the first-ever use of this technology in the history of Sri Lanka’s Judiciary. Traditionally, this process was carried out manually, making 2025.11.20th  achievement a historic milestone. This advancement reflects the […]

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Ceylon Chamber Submits Recommendations to Strengthen Draft Public-Private Partnership Bill

The Ceylon Chamber commends the Government’s effort to introduce a legislative framework for PPPs through the Draft Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Bill, which is a requisite precursor to enhancing Sri Lanka’s ability to attract private investment in infrastructure and service delivery. Amidst a tight fiscal environment for the Government, we believe PPPs will be conducive for […]

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