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Unpacking the Women Empowerment Act

Unpacking the Women Empowerment Act

Amindri Sinnathamby In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was appointed Prime Minister on 24 September. She is the first woman to hold the position in 24 years. Her appointment marks a significant step forward for women empowerment in the nation,...

Explainer: The Proposed Property Tax in Sri Lanka

Explainer: The Proposed Property Tax in Sri Lanka

Avishka Jayaweera On 13 June 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published the Country Report on Sri Lanka following the second review under its Extended Fund Facility. The relevant staff report published under the review included a proposal to introduce a...

Regulating parate execution in extraordinary times

Regulating parate execution in extraordinary times

By Ranil Angunawela and Malsirini de Silva The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent public safety protocols have placed an enormous strain on individuals and the economy. State-imposed lockdowns have brought the economy to a virtual halt. Businesses have struggled to meet...

Dr. Gehan Gunatilleke joins Janashakthi Insurance Board

Dr. Gehan Gunatilleke joins Janashakthi Insurance Board

Dr. Gehan Gunatilleke has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of Janashakthi Insurance Plc. Dr. Gunatilleke is an Attorney-at-Law and a founding partner of LexAG, a law firm based in Colombo. He is a former advisor to Sri Lanka’s...

Electricity sector reforms bill gets green light

Electricity sector reforms bill gets green light

Zulfick Farzan COLOMBO (News 1st); The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposed Electricity sector reforms bill, and the new bill will be gazetted and presented in Parliament for approval, said Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera. The Department of...

Collaboration with NHCo

Collaboration with NHCo

LexAG - Legal Consultants is pleased to to announce its collaboration with Nihal Hettiarachchi & Co, Chartered Accountants, an independent member of HLB International.

Taming the Digital Realm

Taming the Digital Realm

Global Content Moderation Practices In this in-depth publication on global content moderation practices, we explore the challenges and implications of regulating online platforms. Several authors highlight the importance of considering local socio-political and...

President appoints new members of EC, HRCSL

President appoints new members of EC, HRCSL

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday announced the appointment of members to the Election Commission and the Human Rights Commission (HRCSL).Retired Supreme Court judge Justice L.T.B. Dehideniya has been appointed Chairman of the HRCSL. The other newly-appointed...

How a Human Rights Law Became a Tool of Repression in Sri Lanka

How a Human Rights Law Became a Tool of Repression in Sri Lanka

by Gehan Gunatilleke The recent arrest of the YouTuber Sepal Amarasinghe has drawn attention to Sri Lanka’s International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act. Amarasinghe is accused of making disparaging comments about the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy,...