Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Government of Sri Lanka Country Resources Human Rights Legislation Sri Lanka 21 August 1996 Legislation/regulation

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To provide for the establishment of the Human Rights commission of Sri Lanka; to set out the powers and functions of such Commission; and to provide for matters connected. The functions of the Commission are;

- To inquire into, and investigate, complaints regarding procedures, with a view to
ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Constitution relating to fundamental rights and to promoting respect for, and observance of, fundamental rights;

- To inquire into and investigate, complaints regarding infringements or imminent
infringements of fundamental rights, and to provide for resolution thereof by
conciliation and mediation in accordance with the provisions hereinafter
provided;

- To advise and assists the government in formulating legislation and administrative
directives and procedures, in furtherance of, the promotion and protection of
fundamental rights;

- To make recommendations to the Government regarding measures which should
be taken to ensure that national laws and administrative practices are in
accordance with international human rights norms and standards.

- To make recommendations to the Government on the need to subscribe or accede
to treaties and other international instruments in the field of human rights; and

- To promote awareness of, and provide education in relation to, human rights.

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