October 25, 2024 – Colombo: A significant meeting took place today at Mirage Hotel, Colombo, to discuss updates on the Convention Against Torture Act. Participants gathered to review a recent study report, focusing on challenges and opportunities for progress under the Act. Prominent human rights advocate Basil Fernando, Chairperson of the Asian Human Rights Commission, shared his perspective on the Act’s origins, shedding light on its historical development and purpose. Adding to the discussions, lawyer Dulan Dissanayake outlined his approach to the study report, providing insights into how the findings…
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