The committee was formed in accordance with a decision reached during a special discussion held this afternoon between President Dissanayake and the Maha Sangha representing the three Nikayas.
The five-member committee comprises Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Secretary Prince Senadheera, Ministry of Justice and National Integration Additional Secretary Piyumanthi Peiris, Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Additional Secretary Wasantha Ariyarathna, Commissioner-General of Buddhist Affairs R.M.G. Senarathna and Department of Prisons Commissioner A.C. Gajanayake.
The initiative was launched to periodically review existing rules, regulations and standing orders under the Prisons Ordinance, ensuring they are updated to reflect current religious, cultural, legal, administrative and practical requirements. The committee has been specifically tasked with identifying necessary amendments to strengthen efficiency, good governance, security, cultural values and the rule of law across the prison system and to submit its recommendations accordingly.
