(English) HRCSL holds a Dialogue with Sri Lanka Police on Strengthening Human Rights
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka(HRCSL), convened a high-level dialogue at the head office of the HRCSL on 18 February 2025 to discuss critical human rights concerns related to Sri Lanka Police. The meeting was attended by the Chairman and all commissioners of the HRCSL, senior officials of the HRCSL, the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Deputy Inspector General of Police – Legal, the Director of the Human Rights Division of Sri Lanka Police, and the Director – Legal, Sri Lanka Police. The meeting between the officials was constructive and several key issues concerning Sri Lanka Police were discussed at length.
The HRCSL expressed concerns over the increasing number of complaints received against police officers, particularly regarding allegations of torture, arbitrary arrest and detention, harassment, and inaction with respect to complaints. The Commission acknowledged that under the new police administration, efforts are being made to address these issues through capacity building, institutional restructuring, and the adoption of new techniques and equipment. Officials from Sri Lanka Police responded by emphasising their aim to significantly reduce rights violations within the next year.
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