Prison Rules Amended to Allow Buddhist Monks to Wear Robes

COLOMBO (News1st); A circular updating the regulations and standing orders framed under the Prisons Ordinance has been issued under the signature of the Commissioner General of Prisons.

Accordingly, regulations have been amended to allow incarcerated Buddhist monks to wear their robes when being taken outside prison premises.

The circular was issued in accordance with instructions provided by the Minister of Justice.

Minister of Justice, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, issued these directives based on recommendations contained in the interim report of the special committee appointed to update the rules, regulations, and standing orders under the Prisons Ordinance.

The report was handed over to the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, the day before yesterday.