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Jul2021

Celebrating COVID Heroes: TISL Launches Integrity Icon Sri Lanka 2021

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Over the past one and half years COVID19 has tested the strength of public institutions in countries all over the world. Most public officials are at the forefront against the global battle against this pandemic. In Sri Lanka, public officers working in the frontline have persevered in their service despite ... Read More
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Jul2021

Personal Data Protection vs Right to Information – TISL’s recommendations on the Data Protection Bill

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Sri Lanka is on the verge of introducing a bill on Personal Data Protection which aims to regulate the processing of personal data, while identifying and strengthening the rights of data subjects in relation to the protection of personal data. Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has taken steps to create ... Read More
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Jul2021

TISL writes to the Prime Minister on new procurement guidelines

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On the 17th of May, the cabinet of ministers approved a proposal by PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to revise the existing guidelines on procurement to expedite procurement of essential medical supplies such as vaccines. While recognizing the need to improve procurement efficiency, TISL warns that new procurement guidelines could lead to new ... Read More
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Jun2021

TISL concerned by use of Executive powers to pardon a political ally

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TISL demands accountability in the Presidential Pardon system following the release of 3 persons convicted of murder, since 2019 across different presidencies. It is deeply concerning that the public of Sri Lanka has not been presented any proof that the Constitutionally prescribed process has been followed in granting these presidential pardons. The ... Read More