WIN victims receive free legal advice and are represented in court if necessary. These victims are informed of their legal rights and legal status and help them decide on measures to take against the offender. The Embassy has compiled a local list of lawyers (PDF 238 KB) who have expressed interest in representing Americans. The Embassy assumes no responsibility for the integrity or professional performance of the listed individuals or companies. In addition, the Embassy cannot guarantee that the lawyers on the list will be able or willing to provide legal services in all cases. Since its creation, the Community Legal Aid Centre has assisted nearly 3000 people in various areas such as filing complaints, pursuing their procedures, etc. Some cases are still heard by the courts. Other high-level cases will be dealt with in the near future. The Community Legal Aid Centre (CLAC) promotes understanding and belief in democratic lifestyle and the protection of human rights by providing financial support and legal advice to all Sri Lankans who cannot afford to pay court fees to file a claim in a Sri Lankan court or the International Court of Justice against an illegal or unjustifiable act committed by an individual.
Group, organization or state and also against a bad decision of the Supreme Court. Americans who need legal services in Sri Lanka or Maldives may find it helpful or necessary to use the services of a local lawyer. The Embassy does not provide attorneys to U.S. citizens, and Embassy officials are prohibited from offering legal advice. WIN deals with cases of domestic violence, rape, incest, sexual abuse, harassment and child abuse. If you are interested in the nature of CLAC`s services and features or would like to expand your cooperation in a way that we greatly appreciate, you can contact us for your convenience. CLAC is headquartered at No.34, Sangaraja Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka. A foreign donor France funds CLAC. All CLAC accounts held here are audited by a reputable firm of chartered accountants, S&A Associates, No 894/4/B, Athurugiriya Road, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
TP: +94 011 4343310. Arjuna Karalliyadde, a renowned senior lawyer, is CLAC`s General Counsel. He has experience in the areas of criminal, civil, child and women`s protection and family law in Sri Lanka. The majority of women and girls in Sri Lanka are unaware of the law or their legally protected rights, nor do they have the financial means to defend these rights in court. In recent years, it has grown from just 11 centres across the island to 84 centres currently. The Legal Aid Commission of Sri Lanka was established in 1978 by Act No. 27 of 1978. The Commission has always strived to make equal access to justice a reality for all in Sri Lanka.
Dr. Rohana Kumara, President of CLAC, who is deeply committed to achieving the objectives set by CLAC, manages the functions well with the collaboration of the dedicated staff, which consists of a group of lawyers, investigators and other leading support staff. Legal assistance to vulnerable groups in a country is an important aspect of the administration of justice. The Legal Aid Commission of Sri Lanka (LAC) is the leading among the various other institutions and organizations that meet this important requirement, mainly because of its sustainability and stability.