Month: February 2026
No special security for lawyers appearing for organized crime suspects
Police have stated that no special security would be provided for lawyers appearing on behalf of organised crime suspects, as public concern continued...
The unfinished struggle: A book review
The Freedom Movement of Tamils in Ceylon By S. Ponniah (Revised Edition, 2024) By Lionel Bopage Introduction The question of nationalism in Sri...
Debt and survival: Where weekly interest is a way of life
By Shabeer Mohamed Mohanavathani works at a small hotel in Velanai, earning Rs. 1,500 a day. She did not take the job to...
(In)dependent commissions in Sri Lanka: A complex story
By Ambika Satkunanathan The Chairperson of the National Women’s Commission (NWC) resigned less than four months after being appointed. Reports claim her resignation...
A nation on trial
The verdict delivered on Wednesday (11 February) by the Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar in the murder of former Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala marks one...
Protection of the State from Terrorism Act: A critique of the current proposal
By Prof. G.L. Peiris I. Background to the Government Proposal The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 48 of 1979, (PTA), has...
Fresh MMDA consultations as member’s bill adds pressure
By Skandha Gunasekara Sri Lanka’s long-stalled effort to reform the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) has entered a new phase of public...
Who guards the Guardians?
When the State becomes the Party By Vox Civis There are moments in a nation’s life when a warning must be heeded not...
14 spots up, but corruption still runs deep
By Madhusha Thavapalakumar Sri Lanka has climbed 14 spots in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), inching its score from 32 to 35...
Security and freedom: Counter terrorism legislation in Sri Lanka
By Professor G. L. Peiris Civilisations since the dawn of history have engaged in search for the right balance between security and liberty...
