Centre for Policy Alternative (Guarantee) Ltd. and Three Others… – sllr 2009 volume 2 page 389

In Centre for Policy Alternatives (Guarantee) Ltd. and Three Others v. The State (through the President’s reference), the Supreme Court addressed whether legislative provisions recognizing civil and political rights in line with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) conform with both the Covenant and the constitutional framework of Sri Lanka. The core inquiries included whether such rights are justiciable under domestic mechanisms and whether the legislative and constitutional arrangements provide effective protection for these rights. It was determined that the existing constitutional provisions and legislative measures fully safeguard the rights contemplated by the Covenant, ensuring justiciability and compatibility with Sri Lanka’s legal system. The decision r