The United Kingdom on Tuesday urged Sri Lanka to re-consider UK’s recommendation to repeal sections of the Penal Code to end criminalization of same-sex conduct.
The UK’s statement for the Universal Periodic Review adoption of Sri Lanka at the 53rd Human Rights Council, stated that Sri Lanka needs ensure equality in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity.
The UK also urged Sri Lanka to re-consider its position on the UK’s recommendation relating to commemoration and memorialisation of victims of the civil war.
“We welcome Sri Lanka’s support for the UK’s recommendation relating to concerns around land expropriation and restrictions in the north and east by government departments,” the statement said.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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