Amendments to existing laws to formulate Sri Lanka National Media Policy

The government has recognized the need to amend existing laws, policies and ethics applicable to media personnel and mass media institutions in order to formulate a national media policy, says the Government Information Department.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has given the go-ahead to appoint a committee with representations of experienced personalities in various fields including media, marketing, education, law, administration and economy to table recommendations to the Cabinet of Ministers on preparing the media policy.