Training programme held on bribery or corruption
 

Sarath MALALASEKERA

COLOMBO: A Training Programme on Bribery or Corruption was held at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian and Research Centre Colombo 7 recently.

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Chairman Justice Ameer Ismail spoke on "Initiating Bribery or Corruption Inquiry." Legal Aid Commission Chairman S.S. Wijeratne addressed the training programme on "United Nations Convention against Corruption."

Deputy Solicitor General Palitha Fernando spoke on "Prosecution under the Bribery Act." Executive Director Transparency International J.C. Weliamuna spoke on "Promotion of Anti-Corruption Awareness: Transparency International Perspective."

Legal Aid Commission, Director General Justice Hector S. Yapa addressed on "Offences under the Bribery Act." Legal Aid Commission Director/Consultant Ms. Nelum Gamage addressed on "Role of Sentinels of Corruption Officers."

Introductory remarks on the inauguration ceremony of the training programme was delivered by LAC Chairman S.S. Wijeratne. The training programme was co-ordinated by M.M. Piyumi Kumari and Uthpala Adikari Ratnayake of the Legal Aid Commission.