HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA ; TO SET OUT THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF SUCH COMMISSION ; AND TO PROVlDE FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH OR INCIDENTAL THERETO.

Sections

		1.		Short title and date of operation.
		2.		Establishment of Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka.
		3.		Constitution of the Commission and term of office & c.
		4.		Grounds for removal of members.
		5.		Eligibility for reappointment.
		6.		Resignation & c.
		7.		Act or proceedings of the Commission deemed not to be invalid by reason of any vacancy.
		8.		Remuneration of members vacancy & c.
		9.		Meetings of the Commission.
		10.		Functions of the Commission.
		11.		Powers of the Commission.
		12.		Reference by supreme.
		13.		Computation of time for purpose of Article 128 of the constitution.
		14.		Commission may investigate as own motion or an complaint.
		15.		Proceedings where infringement is not disclosed or in disclosed.
		16.		Procedure for conciliation or mediation.
		17.		Reference to the Supreme Court.
		18.		Powers relating to inquires.
		19.		Evidence before the Commission.
		20.		Services of summons.
		21.		Punishment for contempt.
		22.		Appointment of the staff of the Commission.
		23.		Members of the Commission deemed to be public servants.
		24.		Delegation of powers.
		25.		Appointment of public officers to the staff of the Commission.
		26.		Protection of action.
		27.		Commission deemed to be a scheduled institution within the meaning of the Bribery Act.
		28.		Duty to inform Commission of arrest & c., and power of Commission to inspect to obtain information.
		29.		Funds of the Commission.
		30.		Commission to report.
		31.		Regulations.
		32.		Sinhala text to prevail in case of inconsistency.
		33.		Interpretation.