Cabinet approves to incorporate ‘law’ as subject to curriculum

7 January 2019 03:52 pm - 12 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

A Cabinet paper presented by Justice Minister Thalatha Atukorala seeking approval to include ‘law’ as a subject to the school curriculum, had been approved today.

Speaking on the achievement, the Minister said providing law education to the children from an early age was vital.

“This is a victory of the present government. Being educated about basic laws and aspects such as the Constitution since at an early stage helps students in facing day to day legal issues in a better way. Knowing laws and having an understanding about the Penal Code will also help in reducing crimes,” she said.

She said people tend to commit crimes due to lack of understanding about repercussions of these crimes.

The incorporation of the law subject to the curriculum would be done with the guidance of Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 12

Example Monday, 07 January 2019 03:59 PM

Quote "She said people tend to commit crimes due to lack of understanding about repercussions of these crimes."Example Former CB convener Arjuna Mahendran and Perpetual Treasuries Ltd’s (PTL) Owner Arjun Aloysius and CEO Kasun Palisena

Shameer Monday, 07 January 2019 04:00 PM

Very good news.

sunil Monday, 07 January 2019 04:00 PM

the children will know, how much earned as commission without using their brain.

lawless Monday, 07 January 2019 04:12 PM

yes start them young so they can find loopholes to bend or break the law by the time they are adults.

SENA Monday, 07 January 2019 04:16 PM

Good move

Alexander Monday, 07 January 2019 05:14 PM

Very good move. Then these politicians will not be able to play the fool with the new generation, for eg. twist the constitution to their advantage etc.

Palugaswewa Monday, 07 January 2019 05:21 PM

Has the President given his approval for this? Because he is the one who was battered by the 'Ginipenella" and learnt a good lesson when tried to fool people who were not aware of the law.

Dhaya Monday, 07 January 2019 05:39 PM

Very good move.

Trash guy Monday, 07 January 2019 05:47 PM

Good move! Also consider teaching law our 'lawyers' in the parliament who have no issue with stealing people's money!

Kingsley Wijesinhe Monday, 07 January 2019 07:48 PM

Akila Viraj Kariyawasam is neither a lawyer nor an educationist, so it is unlikely that he will be able to provide any guidance in this matter.

td Monday, 07 January 2019 08:17 PM

Very good news for the students and parents, Much needed step has been taken by the government for the education system in sri lanka

Leonard Monday, 07 January 2019 09:03 PM

A great idea, which will have the support of all law abiding citizens.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Cabinet approves to incorporate ‘law’ as subject to curriculum

Comments - 12

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

New Visa procedure implemented

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

Suspicious death of 23-year-old woman at hotel sparks concerns

April 15 declared a government holiday

MIRROR CRICKET

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

Amir, Wasim return to Pakistan national team

TODAY'S HEADLINES

100 Police personnel trained to target criminals operating on motorbikes

Catholic Church receives full report

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali’s possession of Gota’s Range Rover

We are struggling with severe shortage of staff – Excise Chief

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Security raised for Champions League ties after threat

SLA target four events at Paris Olympic Games

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win