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Concerns raised over moves to amend Code of Criminal Procedure Act

The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) is deeply concerned about the proposed Bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, published in the Gazette on the 8th?of October 2021. The proposed amendments seek to dispense with the requirement of producing a suspect or accused before the Magistrate or Judge of the High Court in certain instances where they would otherwise normally be produced in Court. “The Bill, proposed as a permanent amendment, must be evaluated in light of existing proble

14 Oct, 2021

Two Indian fishing boats with 23 people detained in Sri Lankan waters

Two Indian fishing boats with 23 people have been detained in Sri Lankan waters. The Navy said that the boats were detained east of Point Pedro. (Colombo Gazette)

14 Oct, 2021

Human Rights chief mentions Sri Lanka in UNGA briefing

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet mentioned Sri Lanka while updating the UN General Assembly on the world of the UN Human Rights Council. Bachelet briefed the?Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) of the UNGA yesterday (Wednesday) during which delegates raised questions about protections for children, older adults and those living in poverty in a series of interactive dialogues. She described her Office?s activities related to transitional ju

14 Oct, 2021