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Rape and sexual assault in Sri Lanka: information for victims

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape or sexual assault in Sri Lanka.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 24 October 2019
• Last updated: 7 February 2025 — See all updates

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Sri Lanka: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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Includes information on:

• medical assistance
• the Sri Lankan legal system
• reporting assaults to the police

See also rape and sexual assault abroad: returning to the UK.

Published 24 October 2019
Last updated 7 February 2025 + show all updates

1. 7 February 2025

   Changes have been made to sections detailing police procedure following the reporting of the crime. In the 'Reporting the crime in Sri Lanka - what happens next?' section, more clarity is provided regarding the process of getting an English translation of a police report. The update notes that such a translation will not be provided by the police and will have to be done through a sworn translator. In the 'Police investigations in Sri Lanka - what to expect' section, an update has been made to note that the police will take you to scene of the crime, as part of their investigation.

2. 19 October 2022

   Reviewed and updated guide in full.

3. 27 January 2022

   Reviewed and updated guide in full.

4. 24 October 2019

   First published.