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Due Process and Preparedness for Public Emergencies: Lessons for Sri Lanka, From the COVID-19 Pandemic = හදිසි මහජන අවස්යතා උදෙසා නිසි කාර්යය පටිපාටිය සහ සූදානම කොවිඩ් -19 වසංගතයෙන් ශ්රී ලංකාවට උගත හැකි පාඩම් = பொது நெருக்கடி நிலைகளுக்கான உரிய செயன்முறை மற்றும் தயார்நிலை கொவிட்-19 தொற்றுநோயிலிருந்து இலங்கைக்கான படிப்பினைகள்
(Verité Research, 2021-07)
This study explores the due process implications of the challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s judicial system during the COVID-19 pandemic. It identifies two key due process rights which are adversely affected by the COVID-19 ...
Regulating Social Media in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of the Legal and Non-Legal Regulatory Frameworks in the Context of Hate Speech and Disinformation
(Verité Research, 2021-11)
This study explores the existing legal and non-legal frameworks to regulate the spread of disinformation and hate speech on social media. The study presents potential implications of the spread of disinformation and hate ...
Powers of the Election Commission to Regulate Privately-Owned Media during Elections in Sri Lanka
(Verité Research, 2019-11)
The regulation of the media during an election period to ensure free and fair
elections has a reasonably long history in Sri Lanka. The Election Commission of Sri Lanka is constitutionally empowered to regulate the media ...
Sri Lanka: Resolution 30/1 Implementation Monitor: Statistical and Analytical Review No. 6
(Verité Research, 2021-02)
Sri Lanka: Resolution 30/1 Implementation Monitor - Statistical and Analytical Review No. 6’, provides an updated analysis from February 2020 to February 2021, of the Sri Lankan government’s progress in implementing the ...
Fair Recruitment of Migrant Workers in Sri Lanka: A Legal Gap Analysis
(Verite Research, 2022-04)
This report analyses and discusses the legal and policy issues surrounding recruitment practices for foreign employment that Sri Lankan migrant workers face. For this study, the team has selected issues relevant to three ...
Foregoing Competition to Secure Funding for Public Infrastructure: One third of funding secured was non-concessional
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2023-07-04)
In 2010, Sri Lanka established a unique framework, overseen by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Review Committee (SCARC), to handle unsolicited proposals (USPs) for public infrastructure funding. These USPs inherently bypass ...
Online Proactive Disclosure under the RTI Act in Sri Lanka: Ranking Public Authorities
(Colombo: Verité, 2023-09-04)
Verité Research developed the methodology for this assessment in 2017 with the support of the World Bank and assessed the compliance of 55 public authorities with their online proactive disclosure requirements under the ...
Online Proactive Disclosure under the RTI Act in Sri Lanka: Ranking Public Authorities - Executive Summary
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2023-09-04)
Verité Research developed the methodology for this assessment in 2017 with the support of the World Bank and assessed the compliance of 55 public authorities with their online proactive disclosure requirements under the ...
Sri Lanka: Resolution 30/1 Implementation Monitor: Statistical and Analytical Review No. 8
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-09-09)
This document represents Verité Research's final formatted report concerning the Sri Lankan government's advancements in meeting the obligations related to reconciliation and accountability outlined in UNHRC Resolution ...
Sri Lanka: Resolution 30/1 Implementation Monitor: Statistical and Analytical Review No. 8 (Infographics)
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-09-09)
Contained within this collection are 27 infographics represented in English, Sinhala, and Tamil languages, showcasing Verité Research's most recent study on the Sri Lankan government's efforts to meet the obligations ...