Press Conference of SLCAT on Torture, Violence and Extremism
Press Conference of SLCAT on Torture, Violence and Extremism Press Conference of Sri Lankan Civil Society Collective was held on 19 th June 2019 at National Library as a start event of the Anti-Torture Month from June 19 to July 20. The representatives of SLCAT attended the press conference Dr. P. Saravanamuttu, Dr. Jehan Perera,
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The laws in the country to prevent torture is well enough
The laws in the country to prevent torture is well enough Let’s eradicate torture, violence and extremism! Public Meeting in Gampaha Public meeting on the theme of “Let’s Eradicate Torture, Violence and Extremism” is being held in Ja-Ela, Rasanga hall, on June 22nd Wednesday as the first public event after the Press Conference organized by
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Misuse of ICCPR Act in Sri Lanka – Media Statement
Misuse of ICCPR Act in Sri Lanka – Media Statement In the recent past the discourse was on filing cases using the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). If a case is filed under this act it will take at least a few months to get bail out and also the suspect could be kept in
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FMM is concerned that proposed law revision relating to fake news & hate speech could threaten freedom of expression
In a letter to the Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms, the Free Media Movement has expressed its concern that the given current context the proposed legal amendments related to false news distribution and hate speech could seriously threaten the freedom of expression and media freedom in the country. The letter follows: June 17, 2019
