Sri Lanka Parliament Discusses Amendments to Domestic Violence Act

Sri Lanka's Parliament recently convened to discuss amendments to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, No. 34 of 2005. The discussion focused on enhancing the effectiveness of the act by implementing necessary legal reforms. Recommendations included broadening the scope of legal actions against domestic violence, simplifying the application process, and strengthening post-protection measures. Advocacy groups like the Muslim Women’s Research and Action Forum also presented proposals for the new legal framework.

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• Lankadeepa