The Anti-Corruption Bill was passed in Parliament today (Jul. 19) with amendments without a vote.

Amendments proposed by the Minister and certain amendments proposed the opposition incorporated during the Committee Stage of the Bill today.

The Second Reading debate of this Bill, which was presented to the Parliament on 27th April 2023 by the Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Hon. (Dr.) Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, was held on 21st June and 6th July.