Reimagining the future of access to justice in Sri Lanka
View(s):Marking a significant step forward in strengthening access to justice and reimagining legal aid delivery in Sri Lanka, the Legal Aid Dialogue 2026 took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka over two days on February 20 and 21.
The Dialogue, convened by the Legal Aid Commission together with the ‘Support to Justice Sector Project (JURE)’, funded by the European Union, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice, and implemented by UNDP and UNICEF Sri Lanka, created a high-level platform for reflection, innovation, and collaboration across the justice sector, UNDP said in a media release.
The inauguration of the Legal Aid Dialogue was graced by the Secretary to the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, Ms. Ayesha Jinasena; Chairman of the Legal Aid Commission, Vivekananthan Puvitharan, PC; Ms. Azusa Kubota, Resident Representative of UNDP in Sri Lanka, along with high-level representatives from partner organisations and the justice sector.
The two-day event brought together a diverse group of national stakeholders, including experts from the Legal Aid Commission, the Ministry of Justice, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, the judiciary, universities, civil society organizations, and development partners. Through in-depth discussions and shared expertise, participants explored how legal aid can be transformed into a modern, inclusive, and rights-based public service.
Speaking at the inauguration, Ms. Jinasena emphasised the central role of legal aid in upholding the rule of law and ensuring equal access to justice. Ms. Kubota highlighted the importance of collaborative, people-centred approaches in strengthening legal aid systems, engaging a diversity of stakeholders to advance sustainable development.
In his keynote address, Mr. Puvitharan highlighted that 48 years have passed since the enactment of the Legal Aid Act, and that the moment is ripe to reimagine legal aid through fresh perspectives and renewed commitment.
A convergence of new evidence from the Justice Data Snapshot, a JURE initiative which collates information from across the justice sector, and multi‑stakeholder support through the JURE project creates a unique opportunity for the transformation of legal aid services in Sri Lanka.
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