Sri Lanka's Minister of Justice and National Integration, Honourable Heshan Nanayakkara, held a significant discussion with Rein Tammsaar, President of the UNICEF Executive Board, and other senior UNICEF representatives on June 2nd at the Ministry of Justice. The meeting focused on crucial areas including existing laws concerning children, the facilitation of child testimony through video technology, the Children and Young Persons Ordinance, and the expediting of cases involving minors. Minister Nanayakkara highlighted that amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code now enable children to provide evidence via video technology in court proceedings, a key development for child witness protection.
The Pulse
PoliticsGeneralWednesday, June 3, 2026
Sri Lanka Justice Minister and UNICEF Executive Board President Discuss Child Testimony Reforms
TLDR
Minister Nanayakkara met UNICEF President Rein Tammsaar.
Discussed child testimony via video technology.
Focus on child protection laws and case expediting.