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Sri Lanka’s child corporal punishment ban stalls in Parliament amid rising child abuse cases.
A proposed amendment to Sri Lanka’s Penal Code banning corporal punishment of children remains pending in Parliament after a second reading, awaiting related changes to the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Over 8,400 child-related crimes were recorded from 2022 to 2024, including thousands of abuse cases and murders, according to a national audit.
The National Child Protection Authority highlighted ongoing challenges in enforcement and coordination despite existing policies.
Meanwhile, maintenance at the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya site uncovered ancient hydraulic systems that used rainwater to power fountains.
On the economic front, Sri Lanka’s stock market hit a record high with the All Share Price Index rising above 22,000 points.
La prohibición del castigo corporal infantil en Sri Lanka se estanca en el Parlamento en medio de un aumento de los casos de abuso infantil.