Physical punishment of children : Clarification from Education Ministry
2025-10-01
A draft bill to amend the Penal Code regarding the physical punishment of children has been submitted to Parliament byContinue Reading
Cabinet approves ban on physical punishment across all sectors
2025-06-11
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved proposals for amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Penal Code toContinue Reading
Justice Minister withdraws controversial Bill on ‘sexual consent’
2024-04-01
Sri Lanka has withdrawn the proposed Penal Code Amendment Bill, which contained controversial provisions regarding the ‘Age of Consent’ andContinue Reading
Dropping consent age limit for minors to 14 years : Sajith, Women MPs object
2024-03-22
The main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has called on the government to review the proposed amendments to the PenalContinue Reading