No Cabinet talks on AG’s removal, says Justice Minister
2026-01-22
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says the removal of the Attorney General has not been discussed at the Cabinet. TheContinue Reading
Parliament told Dumbara Prison holds 2,246 inmates in space for 699
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Chamindrani Kiriella yesterday (19 Jan) raised a series of questions in Parliament to Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara,Continue Reading
World Bank, UN StAR Initiative to support Sri Lanka in recovering crime-linked foreign assets
2025-12-03
Senior officials of the World Bank and the StAR institution, which operates under the United Nations Office on Drugs andContinue Reading
PTA repeal committee recommendations handed over to Justice Minister
2025-11-13
A committee report containing recommendations for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) has been presented to MinisterContinue Reading
Victim and Witness Protection Authority appoints new board members
2025-11-10
New appointments to the management board of the National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses wereContinue Reading
Justice Minister stresses public access over Lawyer convenience
2025-10-16
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says new projects by the ministry should be based on public access to justice, andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances
2025-09-30
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, has reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to safeguarding and protecting the human rightsContinue Reading
Presidential privileges : Justice Minister briefs Parliament on benefits eliminated
2025-09-10
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says that under the proposed bill to revoke certain entitlements of former presidents, several privileges, includingContinue Reading
Justice Minister inspects alleged mass grave sites in Kalmunai
2025-09-04
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, engaged in an inspection tour of areas around Kalmunai, Kalavanchikudy, and Kurukkulamadam,Continue Reading
Justice Minister holds key discussion with Prison officials
2025-06-23
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, held a special discussion this morning with Prison Commissioners and all prisonContinue Reading
“Your brother will not get Presidential Pardon”, Justice Minister tells media outlet
2025-06-04
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara today warned certain media to refrain from using media freedom as a tool to achieve theirContinue Reading
Sri Lanka moves to legalize virtual court appearances
2025-05-23
A legal framework enabling virtual court appearances and remote testimony is being introduced under a new amendment to Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Man remanded over phone ringing in court & dying in prison : Govt responds
2025-05-08
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says several investigations are underway into the death of a suspect in remand custody, after heContinue Reading
Govt rejects Wijeyadasa’s claim on Deshabandu NCM
2025-04-01
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has rejected former minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s claims that the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) presented to Parliament againstContinue Reading
Parliament briefed on laws for abortions in cases of fatal birth defects
2025-03-21
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says necessary measures are being taken for the introduction of a law to allow womenContinue Reading
Calling Ranil thief & beggar : Jeevan demands apology
2025-03-05
Former Minister Jeevan Thondaman has called on Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara to issue an apology over his recent statement inContinue Reading
How many court cases are pending in Sri Lanka?
2025-02-28
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration has been informed that there are a total of 1,131,818 pendingContinue Reading
Justice Minister appointed President of Sri Lanka-UK Parliamentary Friendship Association
2025-01-24
Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara has been appointed as the President of the Sri Lanka-UK Parliamentary FriendshipContinue Reading