COLOMBO, Oct 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Sri Lankan government is planning to pass new anti-corruption laws, local media reported, yesterday.
Under these laws, an Independent Commission would be established, and its officers will be able to arrest suspects without a magisterial order or a warrant, local media reported, quoting the Attorney General’s Department.
The new laws will also authorise the director-general of the Independent Commission, to seek magisterial permission to unlock or unencrypt equipment, suspected to be used in corrupt activities and provide information contained therein.
The bill also seeks to compel public officials to make periodic declarations of their assets and liabilities, within and outside Sri Lanka.– NNN-XINHUA
