The Impeachment of the Chief Justice, the Independence of the Judiciary and the Rule Of Law in Sri Lanka
The impeachment of Chief Justice Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake was the single most contentious political issue in Sri Lanka in late 2012 and early 2013. Four months since her removal from office in violation of decisions by the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, the issue appears to have receded from the public square. While the...
Attacks on Places of Religious Worship in Post–War Sri Lanka
8th March 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka: While the post-war context offered an opportunity for consolidating peace and reconciliation, and there have been a number of positive developments, there are increasing concerns relating to violence targeting places of worship and religious intolerance. Since the end of the war there have been high-profile incidents such as the...
Freedom of Expression on the Internet in Sri Lanka
22nd November 2011, Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Centre for Policy Alternatives is pleased to release a new report examining the freedom of expression on the Internet in Sri Lanka. Since 2007, the freedom of expression on the Internet has faced considerable restrictions on account of the arbitrary blocking of websites and pronouncements by the government...
A Short Guide to ‘Regulating the Activities Regarding Management of Lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces’ Circular: Issues & Implications
Download the full report as a PDF here or view it online here. ### The Government recently unveiled a policy regarding land in the North and East through the introduction of a Cabinet Memorandum (memo) titled ‘Regularize Land Management in Northern and Eastern Provinces,’ which was subsequently followed by a Land Circular (circular) titled ‘Regulating...
Commentary on Returns, Resettlement and Land Issues in the North of Sri Lanka
The North and East of Sri Lanka were the worst affected provinces during the ethnic conflict. Both areas witnessed death, destruction and displacement and are presently going through phases of rebuilding, reconstruction and development. Although Sri Lanka has faced numerous disasters and crises, both man made and natural, and experienced several phases of return, resettlement,...
Devolution in the Eastern Province: Implementation of the Thirteenth Amendment and Public Perceptions, 2008-2010
Foreword The challenge facing post–war Sri Lanka after the defeat of the LTTE is to move to a post –conflict situation defined as one in which at a basic minimum, the causes of conflict are not sustained and certainly not re-produced. This requires the prioritisation of establishing a democratic peace with governance and reconciliation between...
Death Threat against Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu: A Clarification of Events
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) wishes to correct and clarify media reportage of the death threat against its Executive Director, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu. CPA is both deeply concerned and appalled at the distortions of the chain of events in the media, particularly the state controlled media, in which it appears that exigencies of government...
Press Release on the interim order issued by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on the eviction of Tamil persons from Colombo – 9th June 2007
Press Release on the interim order issued by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on the eviction of Tamil persons from Colombo. 9th June 2007 Press Release on the interim order issued by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on the eviction of Tamil persons from Colombo – 9th June 2007
Press statement condemning military interference on Jaffna NGOs meetings with UN Under Secretary General on humanitarian affairs – 9th August 2007
Press statement condemning military interference on Jaffna NGOs meetings with UN Under Secretary General on humanitarian affairs – 9th August 2007. Press statement condemning military interference on Jaffna NGOs meetings with UN Under Secretary General on humanitarian affairs – 9th August 2007
Press Release on Supreme Court grants leave to proceed to case filed by CPA on the eviction of Tamils from Colombo – 26th July 2007
Press Release on Supreme Court grants leave to proceed to case filed by CPA on the eviction of Tamils from Colombo. 26th July 2007. Press Release on Supreme Court grants leave to proceed to case filed by CPA on the eviction of Tamils from Colombo – 26th July 2007
Checkpoints
Article written by Sanjana Hattotuwa, Senior Researcher, CPA published in The Sunday Leader, 3 May 2009. Checkpoints
CMEV Bulletin of 22nd January 2009 – 1st Release (English/Tamil)
CMEV Bulletin of 22nd January 2009 – 1st Release (English/Tamil)CMEV Bulletin of 22nd January 2009 – 1st Release (English/Tamil)