This was informed by State minister Susil Premajayantha, who submitted a report of the technical Committee as the Consultative Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education met in Parliament recently (24).

 

According to the report of the technical committee, the inclusion of law as a subject in the school curriculum will create awareness among children about the law, create awareness about the consequences of disobedience and punishment, provide an understanding of the rights protected by law, legislation and law enforcement mechanisms. It is expected to develop skills such as providing an understanding of the duties and responsibilities established by law in a civilized society.