“AG informed that motion to abolish death penalty is illegal” – President
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Attorney General (AG) has informed the President that the Private Member’s Motion presented to the Parliament seeking to abolish the death penalty is...
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US government death penalty move draws sharp criticism
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The US federal government’s move to resume executions after a 16-year hiatus has drawn sharp criticism from rights groups and leading Democrats. Several candidates...
A strong NO from EU to death penalty
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The European Union Heads of Missions have reiterated their strong opposition of the EU and its Member States to capital punishment in all circumstances...
“Death penalty is unconventional in modern world” – Dilan Perera
(UTV|COLOMBO) – United People’s Freedom Alliance Parliamentarian Dilan Perera says imposing the death penalty is not a conventional method in the modern world. Speaking to media...
Verdict on hearing petition against death penalty today
(UTv|COLOMBO) -A five member bench of the Court of Appeal will deliver its verdict on the hearing of the petition filed by journalist Malinda Seneviratne...
France, Norway and Germany urge Sri Lanka not to reinstate death penalty
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Norway and Germany have expressed deep concern regarding the Sri Lankan President’s decision to resume executions in the country for drug offenders. “Norway is...
“I am personally against the death penalty” – says Mahinda Rajapakse
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa says he is personally against the implementation of the death penalty. He made this comment addressing the media...
Death penalty is not the answer – Patali Champika
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka says the death penalty will not resolve prevailing issues. Speaking at a function the Minister said prior to imposing the...
Death penalty can affect country’s tourism and investment prospects – Canadian HC
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka, issuing a statement on President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to carry on with the death penalty,...