Category: Legal

A local environmental body has agreed to drop charges against the state for illegal encroachment into the Muthurajawela Sanctuary, but is lobbying for a dedicated Wetland Conservation Act.A local environmental body has agreed to drop charges against the state for illegal encroachment into the Muthurajawela Sanctuary, but is lobbying for a dedicated Wetland Conservation Act. […]

Financial sector regulator called for banks and their auditors to work closely to ensure banks’ financial statements reflect their true position.Financial sector regulator called for banks and their auditors to work closely to ensure banks’ financial statements reflect their true position. Central Bank says this will help enhance the reputation of banks among the industry […]

A civil rights group challenges a government attempt to amend the Sri Lankan constitution to make Buddhism the ‘official religion’ in the island.A civil rights group challenges a government attempt to amend the Sri Lankan constitution to make Buddhism the ‘official religion’ in the island. The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) – a civil rights […]

On Friday 150 policemen from all parts of the island graduated from a US funded training programme on management techniques.On Friday 150 policemen from all parts of the island graduated from a US funded training programme on management techniques. “Approximately one hundred and fifty members of the Sri Lankan Police graduated today from a round […]

The Kyoto Protocol will come into effect early next year with Russia finally ratifying the agreement to cut down on green house gasses.The Kyoto Protocol will come into effect early next year with Russia finally ratifying the agreement to cut down on green house gasses. “Now that Russia has joined the 126 other signatory countries, […]

When a beach boy reaches the age of 14 he is already too old: foreign sex tourists are now being offered even younger children in this palm-fringed sandy-beached Sri Lankan paradise.When a beach boy reaches the age of 14 he is already too old: foreign sex tourists are now being offered even younger children in […]

The Court of Appeal has extended an interim order, barring the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) from relieving the Director General of his duties. The Court of Appeal has extended an interim order, barring the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) from relieving the Director General of his duties. The Director General, Palitha de Silva Gunawardene […]

Last month a 40-year-old, wealthy planter was put away for 48 years for repeatedly raping his own children. Last month a 40-year-old, wealthy planter was put away for 48 years for repeatedly raping his own children. “This is the highest jail sentence awarded in the world against child sexual abuse,” says Maureen Seneviratne, Chairperson, Protecting […]

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) have got stronger but counterfeits are pouring into Sri Lanka because rights holders don’t take action, say the experts.Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) have got stronger but counterfeits are pouring into Sri Lanka because rights holders don’t take action, say the experts. “Our Intellectual Property laws are on par with those of […]

Pramuka’s liquidation process took another twist on Thu. when Court asked monetary authorities to make a ‘honest’ attempt to revive the bank. Pramuka’s liquidation process took another twist on Thu. when Court asked monetary authorities to make a ‘honest’ attempt to revive the bank. Justice P Wijeratne said that there is no point in liquidating […]

The Landmine Ban Advocacy Forum welcomed participation of LTTE combatants at a global anti-landmine summit, adding that compliance could increase donor aid for landmine action. The Landmine Ban Advocacy Forum welcomed participation of LTTE combatants at a global anti-landmine summit, adding that compliance could increase donor aid for landmine action. Geneva Call, an international humanitarian […]

From automatic toilet flushing devices to automatic string hopper machines, Sri Lanka’s home made inventions are fascinating, but fall short when it comes to selling power.From automatic toilet flushing devices to automatic string hopper machines, Sri Lanka’s home made inventions are fascinating, but fall short when it comes to selling power. “Most of our local […]