The Judicial Service Commission in a circular issued today (26) has laid down guidelines to be…
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JSC green lights release of certain prisoners
The Judicial Service Commission in a circular issued today (26) has laid down guidelines to be…
In light of COVID-19 spreading: Examine the release of some prisoners – CPRP
The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners (CPRP), yesterday (16), handed over a letter to the…
Welikada Prison killing Trial-at-Bar: Further hearing on 21 October
The Colombo High Court yesterday (18) fixed 21 October for further hearing of the Welikada Prison…
Gota’s pledge to release suspects: Fresh hell for victims?
A pledge made by SLPP Presidential Candidate GotabayaRajapaksa at his maiden rally in Anuradhapura last week,…
Dealing With The Death Penalty: The Fallout From Reimposition
The unexpected question caught Samadhi* (22) off guard, and she paused a moment before answering. The composure…
Prisoners’ rights group call for mechanism to grant those in remand the right to vote
A Prisoners’ Rights group has written to the Justice Minister and the Elections Commission (EC) requesting for…
Pardoning convicts President engaging in cronyism – CPRP
By Ruwan Laknath Jayakody The Committee to Protect Rights of Prisoners (CPRP) claimed that President Maithripala…
Universal franchise for prisoners CPRP asks EC to implement programme
The Committee for Protecting the Rights of Prisoners (CPRP), yesterday (17), requested the Election Commission (EC)…
UN SPT delegation apprised of issues
The Committee for Protecting the Rights of Prisoners (CPRP), which met the visiting United Nations Subcommittee…