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Tragic Demise of Thilina Dhananjaya Sparks Questions About Custodial Deaths and Police Procedures

A heart-wrenching incident has come to light involving the unfortunate demise of Thilina Dhananjaya, a young man from Dehiowita, under circumstances that have raised concerns about custodial deaths and police procedures. The incident that transpired on December 3, 2022, has …
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August 23, 2023

Twists of Justice: Acquittal and Reduced Sentences in Kandaketiya Sadun Malinga Murder Case

The life of a seemingly insignificant 17-year-old youth named Sandun Malinga from Meegaskiwula in the Badulla District took a tragic turn. His value as a person appeared to hold little weight to the group of five police officers and a …
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August 12, 2023

Empowering Survivors: Insights and Perspectives in the Rehabilitation of Torture Survivors – A Special Issue of the Torture Journal

The Torture Journal is a distinguished publication that delves into the multifaceted field of survivor engagement and rehabilitation in the context of torture survivors. This latest issue serves as a platform for diverse voices and perspectives, featuring a collection of …
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August 9, 2023

Sri Lanka: The Arrest of Tharindu Uduwaragedera – Larger questions

By Basil Fernando. On the larger questions raised by the arrest of Tharindu Uduwaragedera, a young journalist of very wide reputation. Tharindu Uduwaragedera who was attending a meeting on Friday (28 July) for the purpose of reporting on the meeting was forcibly dragged …
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August 2, 2023

HRCSL to summon parties involved in assault and arrest of Journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka will launch an investigation into the assault and arrest of Executive Committee Member of the Young Journalists’ Association Tharindu Uduwaragedara. In a statement, the HRCSL says that the Rapid Response Team of the …
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July 30, 2023

SRI LANKA: Does the proposed contempt of court Bill amount to 23rd amendment to the constitution?

By Basil Fernando The draft Bill entitled ‘Contempt of Court, Tribunal or Institutions’, has been included in the parliament’s order paper and the issue of the constitutionality of this Bill will now be subjected to debate. There are several key …
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July 28, 2023

The case of David Amarasinghe’s death in police custody will be heard after 13 years due to a Supreme Court decision

By Philip Dissanayake “We were waiting near the Ganegama Cooperative shop together with a few others to go to a funeral ceremony. A group of people who came in a cab belonging to Kirindiwela police checked the people who were …
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July 26, 2023

Thirty days statutory time frame for filing fundamental rights petitions

The Supreme Court decided on July 19, 2022, to dismiss the fundamental rights petition filed by Mr. Philip Dissanayake, Executive Director of the Right to Life Human Rights Center, and Mr. Prasanga Fernando of the same organization against Mr. Deshabandu …
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July 20, 2023

Legal Aid Clinics Offered by Bar Association of Sri Lanka During National Law Week 2023

In celebration of National Law Week 2023, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka is extending a helping hand to those in need of legal assistance. The association will be hosting legal aid clinics on multiple dates and locations, ensuring accessibility …
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Can we abolish terror laws completely? – Sri Lanka Collective Against Torture discusses

Sri Lanka Collective Against Torture held a seminar in Colombo on September 25 to discuss the Anti-Terror Bill that the government has published on the gazette. This bill was first introduced in March but later it was withdrawn due to …
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Little Substantive Change in New Anti-Terrorism Bill Despite Criticisms

In a recent analysis of the Anti-Terrorism Bill (ATA) gazetted in September 2023, attorney-at-law Ermiza Tegal highlighted that there are minimal substantive differences between this version and the earlier one from March 2023. Tegal’s examination reveals that the core contentious …
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Sri Lanka’s Lawyers’ Collective Slams Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bills

In a resounding statement of concern, the Lawyers’ Collective, a prominent legal advocacy group in Sri Lanka, has vehemently condemned the recently gazetted Anti-Terrorism Bill and Online Safety Bill, calling them a threat to democracy and civil liberties in the …
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Tragic Demise of Thilina Dhananjaya Sparks Questions About Custodial Deaths and Police Procedures

Twists of Justice: Acquittal and Reduced Sentences in Kandaketiya Sadun Malinga Murder Case

Empowering Survivors: Insights and Perspectives in the Rehabilitation of Torture Survivors – A Special Issue of the Torture Journal

Sri Lanka: The Arrest of Tharindu Uduwaragedera – Larger questions

HRCSL to summon parties involved in assault and arrest of Journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara

SRI LANKA: Does the proposed contempt of court Bill amount to 23rd amendment to the constitution?

The case of David Amarasinghe’s death in police custody will be heard after 13 years due to a Supreme Court decision

Thirty days statutory time frame for filing fundamental rights petitions

Jaliya died due to expired tear gas

Minimum power is not innocent | Rambukkana shooting attack

“Fire can’t defeat me” Avenra owner

Amarakirthi Athukorala’s wife speaks!

Being killed in the rehabilitation process | Kandakadu

Even if we earn, we need dollars to eat | Philip Dissanayake

Legal Aid Clinics Offered by Bar Association of Sri Lanka During National Law Week 2023

Can we abolish terror laws completely? – Sri Lanka Collective Against Torture discusses

Little Substantive Change in New Anti-Terrorism Bill Despite Criticisms

Sri Lanka’s Lawyers’ Collective Slams Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bills

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

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