Corruption significantly affects the effectiveness of public institutions in Sri Lanka in the following ways,When public officials engage in corrupt practices, it undermines public trust in the government and its institutions. Citizens lose confidence in the ability of public institutions to deliver essential services, enforce laws, and administer justice impartially. This erosion of trust hampers […]

Human rights abuses in Sri Lanka have been a concern for many years. Some of the major issues include extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and arbitrary arrests. The civil war that took place between the government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from 1983 to 2009 resulted in numerous human rights violations […]

The United States voiced strong concerns on Wednesday over Sri Lanka’s newly passed  Online Safety Bill, criticising its lack of stakeholder consultation and potential for undermining freedom of expression, innovation, and privacy. In a Statement, US Ambassador in Colombo Julie Chung highlighted the detrimental impact the legislation could have on both democratic values and Sri […]

SriLanka Parliament on Wednesday approved with amendments the controversial Online Safety Bill that seeks to regulate online content amid criticism from the opposition that claimed it will stifle freedom of speech.As many as 108 parliamentarians voted for it while 62 voted against the bill that was passed after a two-day debate.  Parliament has passed a […]