Under Article 1 of the Constitution, Sri Lanka is a free, sovereign, independent and democratic socialist republic. The Constitution of Sri Lanka, under Article 9, states that the Republic of Sri Lanka shall give to Buddhism the foremost place and accordingly it shall be the duty of the State to protect and foster the Buddha Sasana, while assuring to all religions the rights granted by Articles 10 (Freedom of thought, conscience and religion) and 14(1)(e) (‘Every citizen is entitled to the freedom, either by himself or in association with others, and either in public or in private, to manifest his religion or belief in worship, observance, practice or teaching’). The Constitution provides for affirmative action and Article 12 (4) states that ‘Nothing in this Article shall prevent special provision being made, by law, subordinate legislation or executive action, for the advancement of women, children or disabled persons.
To access initial and periodic reports, click here.
| Year | Link | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Signature | 17/07/1990 | |
| Date of Ratification/Accession | 05/10/1981 | |
| Initial Report | ||
| State Party’s Report | 1985 | Click here. |
| Concluding Observations | 1987 | Click here. [Also available here] |
| Second Reporting Cycle | ||
| State Party’s Report | 1986 | Click here. |
| Concluding Observations | 1993 | Click here. |
| Third & Fourth Reporting Cycle | ||
| State Party’s Report | 1999 | Click here. |
| Concluding Observations | Click here. | |
| Shadow Report | 2001 | Click here. |
| Fifth, Sixth & Seventh Reporting Cycle | ||
| State Party’s Report | 2009 | Click here. |
| Concluding Observations | 2011/12 | Click here [1], [2]. |
| Follow-up Report | 2013 | Click here. |
| Follow-up Report (from other sources) | Click here. | |
| Shadow Report | 2010 | Click here. |
| Shadow Report | 2014 | Click here. |
| Shadow Report | 2016 | Click here. |
| Shadow Report | 2017 | Click here. |
| Eighth Reporting Cycle | ||
| State Party Report | 2015 | Click here. |
| Concluding observations on the eighth periodic report of Sri Lanka | 2019 | Click here. |
