https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/123456789/340 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:33:08 GMT 2026-04-14T23:33:08Z https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/7303 Fading Belief: Addressing the Lacunae in the Right to Religious Worship in Sri Lanka - Presentation Legal Team This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and the registration of places of worship (POW) in Sri Lanka, highlighting areas where legal and policy improvements are needed to ensure the protection of this fundamental right. It examines how government policies, legal ambiguities, and administrative barriers contribute to restricting FoRB and disproportionately impact religious minorities. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/7303 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/7285 Regulating Social Media in Sri Lanka: Formal and Alternative Mechanisms - Presentation Legal Team This presentation addresses the complexities of regulating hate speech and disinformation on social media in Sri Lanka. It outlines the formal regulatory framework, analyzing laws such as the ICCPR Act, Penal Code, and Prevention of Terrorism Act, and evaluates their effectiveness and potential misuse. Additionally, it explores alternative regulatory approaches, including self-regulation by social media platforms, independent oversight mechanisms, and counter-messaging initiatives to promote digital literacy and ethical engagement. The presentation highlights the challenges of enforcement and proposes policy. This presentation is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil languages. The final report titled 'Regulating Social Media in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of the Legal and Non-Legal Regulatory Frameworks in the Context of Hate Speech and Disinformation' can be accessed via the URL provided below. Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/7285 2020-09-26T00:00:00Z