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HRCSL Finds Continued Detention of Two Tamil Books Violated Fundamental Rights

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has found that the continued detention of two Tamil-language books by Sri Lanka Customs violated the author’s fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, equality before the law and the right to use and promote his own language and culture. The Commission has

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Last Call: Free UNESCO–Oxford Online Course on Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors

UNESCO and the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights at the University of Oxford are inviting judicial and legal professionals around the world to register for the third edition of the Global Online Training Programme on Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors, which begins on 5 October 2026. The free five-week

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International Day for Universal Access to Information – 28 September

Information is a right. Access matters. Today, 28 September, marks the International Day for Universal Access to Information, highlighting the importance of everyone’s right to seek, receive and share information. Access to reliable and timely information is essential for informed decision-making, transparency, accountability and meaningful participation in society. It also

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RLS South Asia Representatives Visit Media Law Forum

The Media Law Forum (MLF) welcomed representatives of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS) South Asia to the MLF office on September 24 for a discussion aimed at further strengthening the partnership between the two organisations. The meeting included a productive exchange on ongoing and future MLF–RLS collaboration, as well as preparations for

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UNESCO and University of Oxford Launch Free Global Course on Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights at the University of Oxford will launch the third edition of their Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors on 5 October 2026. The free, global online course is

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Media Law Forum Challenges Proposed Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill Before the Supreme Court

The Media Law Forum (MLF) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka under SC/SD 118/2026, challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, which was placed before Parliament on 19 August 2026. The petition has been instituted in the public interest, raising significant concerns regarding

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Media Law Forum Conducts Digital Rights and Online Safety Workshop in Kandy

The Media Law Forum successfully conducted a Sinhala-language workshop on 19 June 2026 in Kandy, bringing together journalists and legal professionals to strengthen understanding of digital rights, online safety, and media literacy in an increasingly complex digital environment. The workshop focused on fostering collaboration between media practitioners and lawyers to

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Legal Analysis – Bill of the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka – June 2026

The Bill titled “Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka Bill”, which seeks to provide for the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka with a view to introducing and maintaining professional standards for media professionals and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, was

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Call for Applications- Video Production Opportunity for Environmental Journalists – Sri Lanka

Video Production Opportunity for Environmental Journalists – Sri Lanka We are pleased to invite applications from journalists, video storytellers, and media professionals with proven experience in visual storytelling and journalistic content production for an upcoming initiative on environmental journalism in Sri Lanka. The selected applicants will be engaged to develop

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Media Law Forum Conducts Digital Election Reporting Training in Pambala

The Media Law Forum convened a Sinhala-language information session on 01 April 2026 in Pambala, aimed at strengthening the ability of journalists from the North Western Province to navigate the demands of election reporting within today’s digital media environment. The session examined critical aspects of contemporary election coverage, including the

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