The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has submitted its observations on the proposed reforms to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA).The Commission received a letter on 13 January 2026 from the Ministry of Justice, addressed to the Chairman of the HRCSL, inviting its feedback on the ongoing reform process. In response, the HRCSL has reiterated the position outlined in its earlier statement dated 25 August 2025 (attached), while also providing further observations and recommendations to support a rights-based reform of the MMDA.
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka wrote to Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara Minister of Justice and National Integration with respect to the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, No. 48 of 1979 (PTA). It also forwarded its findings and recommendations in Case No. SUO MOTU-08-25, which have a direct bearing on the current process through which the Government of Sri Lanka aims to repeal the PTA. The Commission pointed out that Case No. SUO MOTU-08-25 concerned the arrest and detention of Mohamad Liyaudeen Mohamed Rusdi by the Counter Terrorism and Investigation Division (CTID) of Sri Lanka Police under the PTA. Following the completion of the inquiry and a thorough review of the documentation provided by the CTID, the Commission issued its findings and recommendations with respect to this case on 12 June 2025.