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BASL calls for zero-tolerance policy on ragging
Colombo, May 5 (Daily Mirror) - The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) urged all responsible authorities in Universities and other Higher Educational Institutions to take necessary preemptive action and incorporate a zero-tolerance policy on unlawful ragging.
In a statement, the BASL announced that it will closely monitor the case filed by the Samanalawewa Police before the Magistrate's Court of Balangoda against the perpetrators following the suicide of a student from the Sabaragamuwa University. The BASL urges the authorities to take all necessary legal measures to ensure the rule of law and the due enforcement of the law.
The BASL issued this statement expressing its deep concern in relation to the incident of suicide by a student of the Sabaragamuwa University connected with an alleged incident of ragging.
“The BASL is also considering seeking intervention of the Courts of Law to ensure better implementation and enforcement of the applicable law,” the statement added.
The BASL strongly condemns any form of ragging, bullying or violence directed at any student at any educational institution which is not only violative of the law but also in violation of basic human values and conduct.
The BASL is of the view that some of the recent incidents of ragging have been caused due to the dereliction of duty on the part of the relevant institution, and these authorities must be held accountable for the same.
The BASL is deeply concerned on the inadequate implementation of the provisions of the 'Prohibition of Ragging and Other Forms of Violence in Educational Institutions Act No. 20 of 1998', by law enforcement authorities, against perpetrators of ragging and violence in these Institutions. The BASL is also mindful of the applicability of the provisions of the 'Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Act No. 22 of 1994' and the relevant provisions of the Penal Code.
The BASL’s statement, dated May 5, 2025, was signed by its President, Rajeev Amarasuriya and Secretary, Chathura Galhena.
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