Prathiba Mahanama Hewage
Prathiba Mahanama Hewage is a prominent Sri Lankan lawyer and former commissioner of the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission. He has recently been in the news for advocating the use of technology, such as Skype or Zoom, to conduct court proceedings for dangerous inmates from prison, aiming to enhance their safety and reduce risks associated with transporting them to court. His statements highlight concerns regarding the well-being of high-risk prisoners and the challenges they face within the penal system.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 6.50 | 0.51% | +20% | 21,413,249 | 130,436 | $84,000 | 512$ |
| Totals | 4 | 21,413,249 | 130,436 | $84,000 | 512$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Prathiba Mahanama Hewage stated that Sri Lanka is preparing to bring a proposal against it at the Geneva sessions.
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Sri Lanka:
Prathiba Mahanama Hewage stated that the provision of mobile phones to prisoners is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
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Sri Lanka:
Prathiba Mahanama Hewage emphasized the need for legal measures to charge politicians and government officials for expenses incurred during their imprisonment.
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Sri Lanka:
Senior Professor and lawyer Prathiba Mahanama Hewage stated that there is a risk of organized criminals being released if the anti-terrorism law is repealed.
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Sri Lanka:
Prathiba Mahanama Hewage stated that the lives of certain prisoners could be at risk if they are brought to court.
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Sri Lanka:
Prathiba Mahanama Hewage stated that the lives of certain prisoners could be at risk if they are brought to court.
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