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Introduction
The Sri Lanka International Arbitration Centre being a regional hub for settlement of disputes arisen in consequence of international commercial agreements and such other international relations has been established on the 22nd floor of the World Trade Centre.
On 04th day of March, 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to continue this Centre which is equipped with the state of the art facility.
In compliance with the Cabinet Decision that the relevant agreement be incorporated certain contents enabling the public institution to refer their matters for arbitration before this Arbitration Centre, it may be continued as an economically productive initiative as all Ministries should act accordingly.
As this institute functions within the purview of the Ministry of Justice, the vision of the Ministry of Justice relates to this Institute.
Enhancement of efficiency and quality in the judicial service through training of scheduled and Non - Scheduled officers in the judicial service except for judicial officers so as to cope with the delay in the process of hearing and disposal of court cases with the prime object of providing the general public with a speedy and better service.
Introduction
This institute was established in 2010 in the court building in Palawatte, Battaramulla to fulfill the training requirements of non - Judicial Officers who work at Courts. Accordingly, this training institute has conducted a number of programmes for the non-judicial officers in order to achieve the following objectives.
- Development of attitudes and discipline
- Awareness of and understanding the duties
- Modernization and innovation
- Elimination of bribery and corruption
Introduction
The Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No.04 of 2015 provides for the establishment of National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses in order to protect the victims of crime and witnesses. The objective of this Act is to strengthen the course of administration of justice by identifying a proper legal framework to protect the rights of the victims of crime and witnesses. The Authority located at No.428/11A, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla was ceremonially declared opened on 08/01/2016by His Excellency the President.
Subsequently, by notice published in the Gazette Extra Ordinary No.1966/02 dated 09/05/2016, the subject that lies with the scope of the Authority was entrusted with the Hon. Minister of Justice with effect from 27/04/2016. Accordingly, the Hon. Minister of Justice, by order published in the Gazette Extra Ordinary No.1967/8 dated 16/05/2016,directedthat the provisions specified in the Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No.04 of 2015 be implemented with effect from 18.05.2016.
In compliance with the provisions specified in Section 12(1) of Part IV of the Act, the Board of Management of the Authority was appointed with effect from 11/08/2016 consisting of five members appointed by His Excellency the President from among persons who are academically or professionally qualified and have experience in professions or fields of professional activity associated with the criminology, the criminal justice system, the promotion and protection of human rights or medicine and seven other ex-officio members viz. the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister-in-Charge of the subject of Justice, the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister-in-Charge of the Police Department, the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister-in-Charge of the subject of Women Affairs, the Secretary to the Ministry of the Minister-in-Charge of the subject of Children, a member of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, a nominee of the Attorney-General and a nominee of the Inspector General of Police or their representatives respectively.
Duties and functions
Duties and functions of the Authority established under Section 11 of the Act may be summarized as follows:-
- Enforcement functions - To identify, promote, protect and make aware of the rights and entitlements of the victims of crime and witnesses;
- Quasi-judicial functions - To investigate and monitor the infringement of rights and entitlements of the victims of crime and witnesses and make recommendations to state institutions, public officers and courts of law;
- Operational functions - To guarantee protection of the victims of crime and witnesses;
- Regulatory functions - To issue guidelines and to supervise.
The Victims of Crime and Witnesses Assistance and Protection Division
The Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No.04 of 2015 provides for the establishment and maintenance of a Division to be called “The Victims of Crime and Witnesses Assistance and Protection Division” under the direction and guidance of National Authority. Interms of Section 19(2) of the Act, a Senior Superintendent of Police, who comes under the supervision of the nominee of the Inspector General of police ex-officio appointed as a member of the Board, shall be placed in charge of the Division.
Victim and a witness crime may request protection from institutions
Under the Act, a victim and a witness of a crime may request protection from institutions under mentioned. viz.
- The National Authority for the Protection of victims of Crime and Witnesses;
- The Victims of Crime and Witnesses Assistance and Protection Division;
- Courts of law
- The Commissions (The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, The Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruptions, Investigations Commissions or a Special President’s Commission of Inquiry or any other Commission appointed under the Commission of Inquiry Act.)
- Officer-in-Charge of the Police in the area.
Visit the Institute's website for more information : National Authority for The Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses
Sri Lanka Law College
The Sri Lanka Law College functions under the Council of Legal Education Ordinance as amended to administer legal education. The Council of Legal Education consists of the Chief Justice (who presides over it), the Attorney - General, two other Supreme Court Judges, the Secretary to the ministry of Justice, the Solicitor - General, two members nominated by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka and six members appointed by the Minister of Justice.
The Sri Lanka Law College conducts a 3 year course of study. At the end of each year and in the month of April the college conducts examinations for students of all 3 batches i.e. Preliminary, Intermediate and Final Years. After passing these examinations, a student is required to undergo a period of six months apprenticeship under an Attorney at Law with not less than 8 years of experience.
Sri Lanka Law College is a self - financed institution. Visiting lecturers are drawn from both the official and unofficial Bar. All of them are either President’s Counsel or experienced lawyers who are academically qualified.
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