The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has instructed relevant authorities to ensure that all ongoing investigations into the Anuradhapura child abuse case are conducted strictly in line with court orders, while also calling for forensic and medical reports to be obtained without delay.
The Caucus further directed the National Child Protection Authority to monitor proceedings in Anuradhapura, Attanagalla, and Dambulla courts, and urged measures to minimize repeated trauma experienced by the victim due to multiple hearings.
The meeting, held in Parliament recently (05) and chaired by Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj, brought together officials from the Attorney General’s Department, the National Child Protection Authority, the Department of Probation and Child Care Services, and the Sri Lanka Police.
During discussions, the Attorney General’s Department agreed to appear before the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court to strengthen judicial processes and improve coordination among institutions.
The Department of Probation and Child Care Services was also tasked with continuing to safeguard the girl’s education, health, and safety.
The Caucus emphasized the need for effective coordination among law enforcement agencies handling child abuse cases and agreed to intervene where necessary.
It also decided to develop guidelines for media reporting and judicial proceedings to protect the privacy, security, and dignity of child victims.
A subcommittee under the Caucus will oversee this process and address legal and practical challenges in child abuse litigation. (Newswire)
