29 September 2023 10:51 am Views - 1330
The collapse of the rule of law was also instrumental in the recent economic crisis in the country, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said yesterday.
He told this while speaking at the inauguration of the National Law Week 2023 at the Supreme Court premises yesterday.
The Minister said people's awareness of the law is required to achieve the objectives expected by the people from the rule of law in a democratic society.
He said a programme has been initiated by the Sri Lanka Legal Aid Commission to provide low-income families with legal assistance free of charge and added that European Union, Asia Foundation, UNICEF and UNDP have extended assistance in this regard.
The Minister also said steps have been taken to strengthen the Arbitration Board system in Sri Lanka.(Ajith Siriwardana)