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New Anti-Corruption Bill gazetted

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The proposed draft Anti-Corruption Bill has been gazetted. 

The bill seeks to give effect to certain provisions of the United Nations Convention against Corruption and other Internationally recognized norms, standards, and best practices; to provide for the establishment of an Independent Commission to detect and investigate allegations of Bribery, Corruption and offences related to the declaration of assets and liabilities and associated offences. 

It also seeks to direct the institution of and institute prosecutions for offences of Bribery, Corruption and offences related to the declaration of assets and liabilities and other associated offences; to promote and advance the prevention of corrupt practices; to educate and raise awareness amongst the public to combat Corruption.

The bill will repeal the Bribery Act (Chapter 26), the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act, No. 19 of 1994 and the declaration of assets and liabilities Law, No. 1 of 1975.

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G.L. hints at Impeachment against President

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MP of the Freedom People’s Congress – Prof. G.L. Peiris has warned of a possible impeachment motion against President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Speaking at a media briefing today (Dec. 11) Prof. Peiris has said that an impeachment can be brought forth on the grounds of the constitution being violated by the President’s arbitrary interference in the affairs of the Constitutional Council.He also emphasized that the opposition will stand united against the President’s dictatorial rule.

Pointing out that 2024 is a year of elections with the Presidential election and General Election already announced, Prof. Peiris emphasised that it is of utmost importance that the Constitutional Council is allowed to function independently during elections.

He also said that there is a reasonable doubt that the vacancy at the Election Commission is not being filled with the objective of scrapping future elections.The MP also said that there is a possibility of Sri Lanka losing the GSP+ concession due to the violation of international conventions.

He further noted that the international community has already given Sri Lanka a red light due to the implementation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and has notified that democracy should be secured during the election period.

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Around 50 escape from Kandakadu Rehab. Centre

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At least 50 inmates at the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre have escaped, Police said today (11).

However, around 15 have been recaptured and are currently in police custody, police spokesperson – SSP Attorney-At-Law – Nihal Thalduwa says.

The escape had taken place during a tense situation at the centree and measures are underway to recapture the remaining persons.

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Full list  of VAT exempted list, released

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The amended list of items exempted from the VAT was tabled in Parliament today (Dec. 11).

The Third Reading of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament earlier this evening by a majority of 45 votes.


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