The Justice Ministry is engaging community representatives to explain ongoing judicial and prison reforms and address concerns about information circulating about the justice system.
Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara led a delegation that met representatives of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) in Colombo on Sunday.
The delegation included Deputy Minister Munir Mulaffer and Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih. They met ACJU President Mufti M.I.M. Rizwe, Secretary General Ash-Sheikh Arkam Nooramith and members of the organisation’s executive committee.
Focus on judicial and prison reforms
Officials briefed the ACJU on reforms being introduced in the judiciary and prison sectors. They also explained the progress made in implementing the reform programme.
The discussions included concerns over information circulating in society about the judicial system. Officials provided clarification on what the Justice Ministry described as misinformation.
The engagement forms part of efforts to explain the ongoing reforms to community representatives and improve public understanding of changes taking place in the justice and prison sectors.
Clarification Panel Discussion
Last modified: August 9, 2026
