Courts, Crime & Human Rights
Selected developments with original publishers identified. The layout prioritises hierarchy and context rather than a blog-card archive.
Imprimatur without inquiry: What the Supreme Court ignored in the PSTA Bill
By Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa, Senior Researcher On 28 September 2026, I wrote to the Daily FT about the unprecedented, and Continue Reading The post Imprimatur without inquiry: What the Supreme Court ignored in the PSTA…
SLC welcomes Supreme Court determination on Cricket Bill as major milestone for reforms
Onlanka • 13 NovSri Lanka Customs officer arrested for accepting Rs. 30,000 bribe
The Island • 13 NovSC: PSTB can be passed by simple majority subject to four committee-stage amendments
The Island • 13 NovSC rules two clauses of proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Bill inconsistent with the Constitution
Contempt of court case against Dilith, Wimal, Udaya, three others heard for second day
A complaint filed by the Fort Magistrate alleging contempt of court against six individuals, including ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ leader and MP Dilith Jayaweera and former MPs Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila, was taken…
07Sri Lanka: Rights groups fear proposed anti-terror law could limit dissent, free speech
Suspect who escaped police custody arrested over murder of woman at Nuwara Eliya lodge
By Newswire Editorial A 27-year-old suspect who had escaped from police custody has been arrested in connection with the recent Continue Reading The post Suspect who escaped police custody arrested over murder of…
09Balangoda Kassapa Thera & 6 others remanded, ordered to undergo psychiatric & drug tests
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and six others who were staging a fast-unto-death protest in the Anuradhapura Sacred City have been Continue Reading The post Balangoda Kassapa Thera & 6 others remanded, ordered to…
10Four monks in custody after Ruwanweli Seya brawl
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who were staging a fast-unto-death near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura, were taken into police custody following a tense confrontation at the…