Sri Lanka: Parliament must reject proposed ‘Burqa Ban’
The ICJ today condemned the Sri Lankan cabinet’s approval of the proposed ban on face coverings, which, if adopted by Parliament would directly discriminate against Muslim women (more…)
Region and country Archives: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Parliament should reject resolution undermining accountability and judicial independence
The parliamentary resolution tabled by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa would aggravate Sri Lanka’s culture of impunity and undermine the rule of law, said the ICJ today. (more…)
Sri Lanka: New anti-terror regulations aimed at organizations further undermine the rule of law
The ICJ today condemned the promulgation by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of new vague and overbroad anti-terrorism regulations, which make the already deeply flawed Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) open to further abuse. (more…)
Sri Lanka: ensuring equality and non-discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexuals and transgender people
An opinion piece by Mathuri Thamilmaran, ICJ National Legal Adviser in Sri Lanka. (more…)
Sri Lanka: ‘De-radicalization’ regulations should be immediately withdrawn
The ICJ today condemned Sri Lanka’s new ‘de-radicalization’ regulations, which allow for the arbitrary administrative detention of people for up to two years without trial. The regulations could disproportionately target minority religious and ethnic communities. (more…)
Sri Lanka: ICJ and judges work to counter discrimination in access to justice
The ICJ and a group of Sri Lankan judges have agreed on the importance of taking effective measures to address discrimination and equal protection in accessing justice in the country. (more…)