Supreme Court endorses Lanka’s Human Rights commitment

Supreme Court endorses Lanka’s Human Rights commitment
Verdict nullifies attempts to tarnish Lanka’s image.

SRI LANKA-The Supreme Court has determined that internationally accepted human rights conventions have been enshrined in Sri Lanka’s legal system.
This verdict has been returned by the Supreme Court on a request by the President to seek a SC determination on Lanka’s stand vis-a-vis the legal enshrinement of human rights, Export Promotion and International Trade Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris told the weekly Cabinet press briefing.
He said this determination has nullified attempts by certain elements here and abroad to tarnish the human rights image of Sri Lanka. -Dailynews