Centre for Policy Alternatives on 9 May, 2020 The importance of testing in combatting Covid-19
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Centre for Policy Alternatives on 9 May, 2020 Centre for Policy Alternatives on 5 May, 2020 Centre for Policy Alternatives v Attorney General – Fundamental Rights Application challenging the dissolution of the Eighth Parliament and the decision to hold elections for the Ninth Parliament on the 20th June 2020
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) and its Executive Director, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu filed a Fundamental Rights application challenging the decision of H.E the President to dissolve Parliament on the 2nd March 2020 and the decision of the Elections Commission to reschedule elections on the 20th June 2020. Articles 70 and 33(2)(c) of the Constitution […]
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 27 April, 2020 COVID 19 Testing Report
Despite the best efforts of health workers on the frontlines in combatting the virus thus far, recent increases in the number of cases demonstrate that the public health crisis presented by COVID-19 is far from averted. This report will illustrate the importance of high levels of testing in formulating an effective response, as we attempt […]
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 22 April, 2020 CPA Statement on the Election Commission’s announcement setting the 20 June 2020 as the date on which parliamentary elections will be held
22nd April 2020, Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) notes the Election Commission’s announcement that parliamentary elections will be held on 20 June 2020. This announcement comes during a period in which the number of persons who have tested positive for Covid -19 continue to increase and the “curfew” and quarantine measures imposed […]
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 22 April, 2020 Fundamental Rights Applications challenging the decision to pardon Sunil Ratnayake
The Centre for Policy Alternatives v Attorney General Fundamental Rights Applications challenging the decision to pardon Sunil Ratnayake Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) and its Executive Director, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu filed Fundamental Rights applications challenging the decision of H.E the President to pardon Sunil Ratnayake, who was convicted for his role in the Mirusuvil […]
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 21 April, 2020 Curfew in response to COVID-19: Legal Framework and Relevant Questions in Sri Lanka
Curfews, which are generally understood to be a government regulation requiring people to remain indoors during specified hours, are a means of restricting the fundamental freedom of free movement, in view of a greater public aim such as ensuring public health, national security, public safety and such purposes. Whilst such restrictions are permissible, they must […]
Centre for Policy Alternatives on 13 April, 2020 Parliamentary Election 2020 – Joint Announcement of Election Monitoring Organizations
All active election observation missions in Sri Lanka, including CMEV, have issued a joint statement urging all relevant authorities to resolve their issues regarding a new election date with the mutual understanding of not creating a constitutional crisis against the backdrop of COVID19. The joint statement points out that: It is undesirable to head into […]