Government will not bend law for Gnanasara Thera, says Jayatissa
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said the law will be applied equally as monks protest in Colombo demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda…
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Committee proposes robes rule for jailed Buddhist monks
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said a presidential committee has recommended allowing jailed Buddhist monks to wear robes when leaving prison.
Sajith Premadasa seeks law changes to protect Buddhist monks
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for immediate changes to laws and regulations to protect the dignity and attire of Buddhist monks.
President to appoint committee on prison rules for monks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he will appoint a committee to amend laws on how Buddhist monks are held in and released…
Prisons Department sets out court clothing rules for convicts
Prisons spokesman Senaka Pallathtenna said convicts sentenced to more than three years must wear prison-issued clothing in court, including Buddhist monks.