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Govt to amend Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code to conclude criminal cases in three months

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The government has decided to amend the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to curb the rising crime rate. The aim is to set up a judicial mechanism that can resolve a criminal case and impose a sentence in as little as three months.

With the approval of the Chief Justice, two or three Supreme Court judges would work together to establish a Trial at Bar system to expedite the hearing of cases, Minster of Public Security Rear Admiral (retd.) Sarath Weerasekara said.

Minster Weerasekara said measures would be taken to expedite the cases as the suspects were released on bail a few days after their arrest and while they were free on bail they committed other crimes. As it took years for punishment to be meted out and since they were not properly punished, the number of victims was increasing.

Weerasekera said that those who promoted division of the country would be prosecuted.

 



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I will not tolerate any breach of law and order in the country during my tenure – President

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing Tri Forces, Police officers and other rankers at the Air Force Base Anuradhapura stated that during his presidency, no one will be allowed to breach the law and order of the country. He emphasized that he will prioritize doing what is right over doing what is popular, and that presenting popular ideas can lead to the destruction of the country.

He asserted that no one is entitled to engage in violent protests on the streets, but all political parties have the right to express their opinions or criticize him in a peaceful manner.

 

 

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Two students dead seven injured during big match vehicle parade in Badulla

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Two students died and seven others were injured when the vehicle they were traveling toppled in Badulla today (01)

The students were participating in a vehicle parade held as part of the revelries for the 74th Battle of Uva between Uva Badulla Maha Vidyalaya and Dharmadutha Maha Vidyalaya which commenced at the Badulla Cricket Stadium on Friday (31)

The Regional Director of Education Badulla on hearing of the unfortunate incident had ordered the match to be called off.

The Badulla Police are conducting investigations.

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‘Better Policy Making Through Evaluations’ held in Colombo

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‘Better Policy Making Through Evaluations’ the first on-site international training on evaluation for Parliamentarians and Parliament research staff in the Asia Pacific region was held in Colombo from the 27th to the 30th of March 2023.

On the final day of the training programme fifty (50) Parliamentarians and Parliament research staff from around 20 countries across Asia Pacific visited the Parliament of Sri Lanka for an exchange session and dialogue on the importance of evidence-based policy making through evaluations.

 

 

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