Rights body: Organised Crime Bill potentially harsher than PTA
The Human Rights Commission has urged the withdrawal of the Prevention of Organised Crime Bill, saying it is potentially more draconian than…
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Prison population falls by 5,000 as drug test reports speed up
Sri Lanka's prison population fell from 41,993 to 36,925 between July and September after faster Government Analyst drug reports, Minister Harshana Nanayakkara…
Tattoos and dress could mark organised crime suspects under new Bill
A Bill before Parliament lets tattoos and dress styles count as signs of organised crime membership, drawing BASL and FSP criticism.
Namal Rajapaksa warns organised crime Bill could revive 1988-89 repression
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa told Parliament the proposed Organised Crime Prevention Bill could allow people to be targeted over tattoos and appearance.
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara blocks Facebook comments after backlash
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has restricted comments on his Facebook account after criticism of posts defending Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi.
Government Analyst report delays to be cut to three months
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said a mechanism will cut delays in Government Analyst reports to three months by 31 January 2027.
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.
Protesters in Colombo demand withdrawal of anti-terror Bill
Protesters outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Tuesday demanded the withdrawal of the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act.
Cabinet studying new rules for presidential pardons
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said the Cabinet is studying a retired judge's proposals on how presidential pardons should be granted.
Committee on prison rules holds first meeting
A special committee reviewing regulations under the Prisons Ordinance held its first meeting at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday, the President's Media…