Human rights lawyer. Always a student. Adores food, movies & travel. HKS alumni. Eisenhower fellow. RTs not endorsements
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Ceylon Chamber urges review of proposed laws to safeguard GSP+ benefits
Full Story: newswire.lk/ywug
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CPA is deeply concerned with the recent custodial death of a man who was arrested by the Homagama Police.
This is yet another stark reminder of the risk of unchecked police powers, the disregard for due process and the use of excessive force. CPA urgently calls for a swift independent, impartial and transparent investigation to establish the facts and ensure justice.
These concerns are heightened because the PSTA and the Prevention of Organised Crime Bill are presently before parliament. These proposed bills, if enacted into law, grant further expanded powers to the police with limited safeguards that are likely to lead to further abuse.
Bhavani Fonseka retweeted
Can a future president ban #JVP using the proposed Protection of State from Terrorism (PST) bill? @bfonseka in this interview with @InsightNews_SL says it is possible. Subcribe Insight News YouTube Channel and Watch the full interview: youtu.be/kd3lMgrM0yA?si=4FPV…
Why all those who value democracy should be alarmed by two bills- the PSTA & the Organised Crime Bill- that reproduces worrying provisions to continue abusive practices. Not the system change many had demanded in #SriLanka
Could These New Laws Take Away Your Rights? | Bhavani Fonseka youtu.be/kd3lMgrM0yA?si=YIwu… via @YouTube
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//…the Dissanayake gov…pledged to repeal the PTA. Both bills presented in October replicate some of the worst aspects of the PTA, shifting abusive provisions to create parallel legal structures outside existing criminal law and without basic safeguards// hrw.org/news/2026/10/29/sri-…
The proposed law, alongside the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill reproduces abusive provisions in existing counterterrorism laws that would allow continuing abuses that the government had pledged to end
#SriLanka #PTA #PSTA
@hrw
@meeganguly
@PearsonElaine
Sri Lanka: Organized Crime Bill Violates Rights Standards hrw.org/news/2026/10/29/sri-…
Another good editorial re recent events in #SriLanka but have lessons been learnt?
"Sri Lanka has spent centuries placating demons. The surest way to make them redundant is to give its people fewer reasons to call on them"
Placating demons still ft.lk/ft_view__editorial/Pla…
Bhavani Fonseka retweeted
@BASLSl urges Sri Lanka police chief to ensure an immediate, impartial, transparent and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 29 years old father of two, Ishara Harshakumara, who died in Homagama police custody on October 25.
The saffron robe deserves respect when it represents the Dhamma. It deserves no immunity when it is used to intimidate, threaten or obstruct justice #SriLanka
Is saffron robe above the law? ft.lk/ft_view__editorial/Is-…
Bhavani Fonseka retweeted
'We Can Arrest Someone Who Accidentally Follows The Fashion Guidelines Of A Criminal Gang'; Justice Minster. #lka #NewsCurry
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Ganasara thera has evaded acceptability for his criminal acts (threats / assualt etc..) for years.. his role in the Aluthgama riots in 2014 (the speech he made) & in fermenting anti Muslims sentiments between 2011 - 2014 was never adequately investigated (1/5)
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Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra has announced that the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has set aside the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa.
In a statement issued on social media, the Deputy Minister said the Saudi Supreme Court had set aside the judgment imposing the death penalty on October 13, 2026.
Hemachandra described the development as a major relief for Sivarasa, saying it followed sustained diplomatic and legal efforts by the Sri Lankan government.
The Deputy Minister expressed his appreciation to the Saudi Arabian government for its cooperation in the matter.
He also thanked Sri Lanka’s ambassador, the secretary and officials of the Foreign Ministry, the chairman and members of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, and the Sri Lankan and Saudi legal teams for their efforts.
The announcement marks a significant development in Sivarasa’s legal case, although further details regarding his legal status and the next steps in the proceedings have not been disclosed.(Newswire)
Bhavani Fonseka retweeted
Protest held in Colombo demanding withdrawal of proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill ift.tt/n6UfKTx
Today, despite heavy rains, we protested @ a site that provided hope in 2022 with the #Aragalaya. Many who came from across #SriLanka peacefully demanded-
Repeal #PTA
No to the #PSTA
Bhavani Fonseka retweeted
Gnanasara Thera was convicted by the CA in 2018.
The Contempt of a Court, Tribunal.. Act, became law only in 2024.
Sarath Silva isn't an idiot, he knows this, he also knows that CA & SC had broad sentencing powers prior to 2024. He routinely abused that power.
“Gnanasara Thera’s six-year prison sentence completely illegal”: Former CJ Sarath N Silva ift.tt/OudzkUM
Bhavani Fonseka retweeted
PSTA வேண்டாம்!
PTA நீக்கு!
நாளை பிற்பகல் 2.30
ஜனாதிபதி செயலகத்திற்கு முன்னால் போராட்டம்
#NoPSTA #AbolishPTA
Bhavani Fonseka retweeted
When holding Gnanasara Thero's pardon null and void, the SC FR 256/2019 j'ment noted:
▪︎ The 4 charges based on conduct to undermine judicial authority and interfere with a court's ability to do justice; and
▪︎ Buddha's instruction for monks to follow the law of the land ⬇️
Buddhist monks begin protest march in Kandy demanding Gnanasara Thera’s release
Full Story: newswire.lk/9rq8
