Sri Lanka anti-corruption legislative reform

Sri Lanka has moved to strengthen its anti-corruption framework through new legislative measures. In early October 2026, Parliament passed the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, which aimed to resolve legal and technical inconsistencies in the existing 2023 law. The bill included provisions for a centralized electronic system for asset and liability declarations, requiring officials such as the President, Prime Minister, and judges to submit regular filings or face fines and imprisonment.

Following its passage, the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 2026, was formally enacted on October 19 after endorsement by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. The legislation seeks to improve the operational efficiency of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and correct discrepancies between Sinhala and English versions of the legal text. While the administration of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized a commitment to the rule of law, observers have noted that the reform's success will depend on the independence and capacity of enforcement institutions.