A Commission of Inquiry with formal authority will be established within three months under Section 2(1)(c) of the Commission of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 to deliver justice to the victims of the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. Based on the commission’s recommendations, prosecuting those responsible for the Easter attacks through a High Court at Bar with daily hearings will be a priority of the government.
The post-cremation policy of the former regime will be investigated, and those responsible will be held liable, with justice pursued.
The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act will be abolished, and a new anti-terrorism law that protects national security and human rights will be enacted.
Necessary legal amendments will be made to prevent the misuse of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) by law enforcement authorities. The government is committed to addressing the issue of hate speech and strengthening legal mechanisms.
The judicial system will be fully digitalised within five years to improve the quality of justice and minimise delays.
The Legal Aid Commission of Sri Lanka will be further strengthened, ensuring that legal aid is provided to citizens for all types of cases.
A permanent office for a Mediation Board will be established within the Divisional Secretariat offices, provided with adequate facilities and a permanent staff.
Criminal cases withdrawn for political reasons will be re-filed within three months of the formation of the new government.
We will support legal action by those affected parties who have unjustly suffered due to the economic crisis inflicted by those held responsible by the court.
The 150-year-old Police Ordinance will be updated to provide for prompt and fair recruitment, promotions, and transfers of police officers, while providing adequate facilities to modernise the police service to international standards.
Providing necessary resources to the police department to ensure that 119 emergency calls are responded to within 30 minutes by the police throughout the island and digitising the judicial system. The police will be digitalised to be able to provide a more public-friendly and speedy service.
Crafted by Volunteers full of hope for Sri Lanka’s future. The following information is intended solely for general informational purposes related to the Sajith Premadasa Presidential Election Campaign 2024.
