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Scrap Metal Collector Alleges Police Brutality in Bangama: Arrest, Assault, and Controversial Detention

Chinthaka Prasad Abethunga, a scrap metal collector from Bangama, Akuressa, was reportedly arrested on November 25 while returning from work. According to his family, he was taken to the Bangama Police Station by three officers in a police jeep, with …

December 5, 2024

Controversy Over Attorney General’s Move to Close Mahara Prison Case

Welisara Magistrate Thusitha Dhammika Uduwavidana expressed surprise yesterday over the Attorney General’s decision to close the case file concerning the deaths of 11 inmates during the 2020 Mahara Prison unrest. The Magistrate raised concerns about the decision during a hearing …

November 23, 2024

Supreme Court to Hear Women’s Rights Violation Petition

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a fundamental rights petition filed by a group, including Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, alleging police misconduct during a peaceful protest in Polduwa in 2023. The petition accuses former Acting Inspector General of …

November 23, 2024

Disabled Prisoner Hospitalized After Assault by Prison Guard

A disabled prisoner has been hospitalized following an alleged assault by a prison guard at the Weerawila Open Prison Camp. The prisoner, W.A. Nishan Sanjeewa Hetti Arachchi, a resident of Badalgama, Katukenda, was arrested by the Mattakkuliya Police on October …

November 22, 2024

16-year-old student dies months after assault by teachers

A 16-year-old girl from a well-known school in Wennappuwa has passed away following a serious head injury, allegedly caused by two teachers. She had been in the hospital for over three months before she died on November 13 while receiving …

November 17, 2024

An In-Depth Analysis of Violence Against Children in Sri Lanka: August 2024

Child abuse remains a critical issue in Sri Lanka, as highlighted by ECPAT Sri Lanka’s media monitoring report for August 2024. This analysis provides a sobering insight into the various forms of violence affecting children and underscores the pervasive nature …

November 15, 2024

Decade-Long Fight for Justice: Family of Nimal Chandrasiri Wins Compensation After Police Custody Death

In a tragic case dating back to April 2012, Nimal Chandrasiri, a fisherman from Thalpitiya, Wadduwa, faced a brutal fate while in police custody. Arrested under suspicious circumstances, he was found in severe pain in the Wadduwa police cell. Despite …

November 8, 2024

Attorney’s Legal License Suspended for Five Years

Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendige ordered a five-year suspension of an attorney’s legal license following an investigation prompted by a complaint filed by the judge himself. According to the complaint, the attorney, who had been appointed by the government …

November 2, 2024

HRCSL Addresses Social Media Harassment of Women in Report to UN Committee

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has raised critical concerns about the harassment and abuse faced by women on social media platforms. This issue was a focal point in the Parallel Report submitted by the HRCSL to the …

“Prisoners Are Humans Too,” Magistrate Warns Prison Officials.

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara issued a stern warning to prison officials, emphasizing, “Prisoners are humans too,” after witnessing 40 detainees shackled together with a single chain and brought into the courtroom. The Magistrate criticized the inhumane treatment and instructed …

Petition Filed Seeking Legal Action in 2020 Mahara Prison Riot Deaths

A petition has been submitted to the Court of Appeal, urging the resumption of legal proceedings concerning the deaths of 11 inmates during the 2020 Mahara Prison riots. The petition also seeks directives for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and …

Prison Torture Claims: 21-Year-Old Victim Reduced to Constant Falling After Brutal Beatings

In the Mawatwewa area of Anuradhapura, a 21-year-old man named Indika Kumara was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a woman. During his time in prison, prison officers have been beating him daily and have even inserted a stick into …

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Scrap Metal Collector Alleges Police Brutality in Bangama: Arrest, Assault, and Controversial Detention

Controversy Over Attorney General’s Move to Close Mahara Prison Case

Supreme Court to Hear Women’s Rights Violation Petition

Disabled Prisoner Hospitalized After Assault by Prison Guard

16-year-old student dies months after assault by teachers

An In-Depth Analysis of Violence Against Children in Sri Lanka: August 2024

Decade-Long Fight for Justice: Family of Nimal Chandrasiri Wins Compensation After Police Custody Death

Attorney’s Legal License Suspended for Five Years

The time has come for a system change to eradicate torture – Dr Shehan Gunathilake

PTA – Rohan Samarajiva

Exploration On PTA

For 44 years, opponents were suppressed using the PTA Act.

Don’t be afraid of the police if nothing wrong has been done by you!

shanaka was assaulted and had his leg broken by Malabe police officers

HRCSL Addresses Social Media Harassment of Women in Report to UN Committee

“Prisoners Are Humans Too,” Magistrate Warns Prison Officials.

Petition Filed Seeking Legal Action in 2020 Mahara Prison Riot Deaths

Prison Torture Claims: 21-Year-Old Victim Reduced to Constant Falling After Brutal Beatings

Prison officials think of inmates with contempt – Attorney-at-Law Senaka Perera

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