HRCSL directs authorities to protect inmates, ensure access to prisons
2026-07-09
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has launched an investigation into the violence at Negombo Prison and subsequentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches first national guidelines on Business and Human Rights
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) recently (18) launched the country’s first national Guidelines and Recommendations on Business and HumanContinue Reading
HRCSL backs new legal reforms to ban corporal punishment of children
2025-10-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has raised concerns over an increase in reports of child rights violations,Continue Reading
HRCSL issues 16 recommendations on Chemmani mass grave probe
2025-09-03
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has urged stronger measures to ensure accountability and transparency in the ongoingContinue Reading
Online Safety Bill : HRCSL reveals sections non-compliant with SC Determination
2024-02-09
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) states that several sections and omissions in the Online Safety Act appearContinue Reading
Torture, cruel, inhuman treatment & arbitrary arrests : HRCSL raises concerns on operation ‘Yukthiya’
2024-01-08
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has raised concerns over several complaints received concerning torture, cruel, inhuman orContinue Reading
HRCSL to launch guidelines on protection of human rights defenders
2023-10-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCLS) has announced plans to release a set of guidelines and recommendations onContinue Reading
Online Safety Bill : HRCSL makes 07 recommendations
2023-10-02
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has made seven recommendations to the government urging it to revise theContinue Reading
New Chairpersons appointed to HRCSL & NEC
2023-06-29
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed members to the National Election Commission (NEC) and the Human Rights Commission of Sri LankaContinue Reading
HRCSL makes 6 recommendations to President on Northern Province
2023-03-01
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has made six recommendations to President Ranil Wickremesinghe following its visit toContinue Reading
Supreme Court dismisses HRCSL case against CEB
2023-02-10
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today dismissed a contempt of court application filed by the Human Rights Commission ofContinue Reading