The Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka (RTIC) has expressed serious concern over chronic understaffing, delays in recruitment, and recent media misreporting that it says undermines its quasi-judicial functions. In a public statement issued on 20 November, the RTIC noted that Sri Lanka is approaching the 10-year anniversary of the RTI Act No. 12 of 2016 globally ranked among the strongest transparency laws and highlighted the significant role it has played in enabling thousands of citizens to access information. The Commission referenced international recognition from UNESCO, the World Bank and the IMF for Sri Lanka’s progress in strengthening transparency.…
RTI Commission raises alarm over understaffing & threats to independence
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