Two training programmes on the rule of law were conducted for members of Local Inter Religious Committees (LIRCs) in Weligama and Beruwala under NPC’s project, Collective Engagement for Religious Freedom (CERF).

The participants included police officers, religious leaders, government officials and community and NGO representatives. Both programmes were facilitated by lawyer Jagath Liyana Arachchi.

The main objectives of the training were to improve the participants’ knowledge and understanding on the rule of law and religious freedom and to bring LIRC members into larger discussions on religious freedom.

Participants gained knowledge on human rights, fundamental rights, concept of the rule of law and international and local legal provisions related to religious freedom.

They said the training had been helpful for them to understand the legal background and context related to religious freedom in Sri Lanka.