Sri Lanka’s human rights situation continued to improve during the first half of this year with reconciliation efforts made by the administration but challenges still remain, according to a UK government report. The report states that the new Constitution making process was a good opportunity for Sri Lanka to introduce improved human rights protections. Challenges remain particularly in the north and the east,” the British Foreign Office’s Human Rights Priority Country Update report has said. “The past 6 months have seen an improved environment for civil society and human rights defenders. “The UK continued to urge Sri Lanka to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act and replace it with legislation that meets international standards,” the report said.

Source: Indian Express July 23, 2016 10:07 UTC