The Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill has become law after Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on October 19.
Parliament said the legislation is now enacted as the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 2026.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya presented the Bill for its First Reading on August 19. Parliament held the Second Reading debate on October 8 and passed the Bill with amendments without a division.
What Does the New Law Address?
The amendments deal with legal, interpretative, administrative and technical issues identified during the implementation of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023.
They also address differences between the Sinhala and English versions of the Act. Other changes focus on issues linked to the investigation and prosecution of corruption offences.
Changes to CIABOC and Asset Declarations
The amendments cover administrative functions of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
They also provide for a centralised electronic system for submitting asset and liability declarations.
According to Parliament, these changes are expected to support greater transparency and accountability while improving the implementation of anti-corruption laws.
With the Speaker’s endorsement, the amendments have now moved from legislation passed by Parliament to an enacted law.
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Last modified: October 19, 2026
