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Sri Lankan Courts Face Massive Backlog with Over 1.1 Million Pending Cases

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration has been informed that a staggering 1,131,818 cases remain pending in Sri Lankan courts, raising concerns over delays in the country’s judicial system. The revelation highlights the significant backlog across various …

March 1, 2025

Colombo Court Issues Notice to Dematagoda Police OIC Over Alleged Torture Incident

The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court has issued a notice to the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Dematagoda Police following allegations of detaining, stripping, and brutally assaulting an individual. The complaint, brought to the court’s attention by the victim’s legal counsel, alleges …

January 22, 2025

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 …

January 10, 2025

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 …

December 26, 2024

HRCSL Marks Human Rights Day 2024 with Four Key Publications

Colombo, December 10, 2024 – The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) celebrated International Human Rights Day at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) with the theme “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.” The event emphasized the need …

December 10, 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

30 Years of the Torture Act: R2L’s Call for Reform Featured in Daily Mirror

In a significant show of media recognition, the Daily Mirror has featured a detailed article highlighting the efforts of the Right to Life Human Rights Centre (R2L) in raising awareness on torture in Sri Lanka, coinciding with the International Day …

79 Deaths in Police Custody Since 2020: Human Rights Commission Issues Guidelines to Prevent Further Tragedies

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has revealed that 79 individuals have died in police custody or in incidents following arrest between 2020 and March 2025, according to complaints received by the Commission. In an inquiry conducted by …

Official Statement from the Right to Life Human Rights Centre on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Right to Life Human Rights Centre reaffirms its unwavering commitment to stand with survivors of torture, to advocate for justice and accountability, and to push for meaningful structural reforms …

30 Years Later: Reassessing the Torture Act and the Road to Reform

Colombo, June 18, 2025 – A pivotal press briefing was held today at Hotel Janaki in Colombo, commemorating 30 years since Sri Lanka’s Torture Act came into force. The event drew attention to the critical need for renewed reforms, as …

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Sri Lankan Courts Face Massive Backlog with Over 1.1 Million Pending Cases

Colombo Court Issues Notice to Dematagoda Police OIC Over Alleged Torture Incident

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

Petition Filed Seeking Legal Action in 2020 Mahara Prison Riot Deaths

HRCSL Marks Human Rights Day 2024 with Four Key Publications

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

Threats from Thebuwana OIC

Police officers who tortured a young man by rubbing Kochi chillies all over his body

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30 Years of the Torture Act: R2L’s Call for Reform Featured in Daily Mirror

79 Deaths in Police Custody Since 2020: Human Rights Commission Issues Guidelines to Prevent Further Tragedies

Official Statement from the Right to Life Human Rights Centre on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

30 Years Later: Reassessing the Torture Act and the Road to Reform

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