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Statement on the Office of Missing Persons Bill in Sri Lanka

Statement on the passing of the Office of Missing Persons Bill by the Sri Lankan parliament

• From: British High Commission Colombo
• Published: 12 August 2016

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Parliament of Sri Lanka

The UK welcomes the passing of the Office of Missing Persons Bill. It is a significant step forward on the path to reconciliation. Its implementation will help the families of people who are missing across all Sri Lanka’s communities to establish the fate of their loved ones and to foster reconciliation.

We recognise that the Office will face a significant challenge resolving many thousands of cases. Investigating these with rigour, in ways sympathetic to the needs of victims’ families, will take time and perseverance.

Published 12 August 2016