TNAG-0652-FCO40-801-Planning-Staff-papers-on-human-rights-and-foreign-policy-cou-1977 — Page 199

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Right No.

SRI LANKA

Rating suggested by Post

(v) The judiciary is independent although there

is indirect influence through the Government's powers of appointment.

(vi) Article 18(1)(f) of the Constitution states

"All citizens have the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association" In normal circumstances, trade unions are subject to few restraints. Many of them are currently demonstrating their freedom to strike. Emergency regulations now restrict the right of assembly but so far have not been successful in ending strikes in essential services.

(vii)

Comment by South Asia Department

In view of the recent emergency regulations, we would suggest a rating of 1.

Article 18(1)(i) of the Constitution states: "Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of movement.... Many Ceylonese emigrate.

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