Srilanka, Oct. 14 -- Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says that according to the recommendations of the interim committee report, a Buddhist monk who is taken outside the prison is permitted to wear his monastic robe, unless the chapter to which he belongs objects to it.



The interim report of the special committee appointed to update the rules, regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance was handed over to the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake this morning (14).



Explaining the recommendations of the report, the Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that a Buddhist monk will be fully permitted to wear his monastic robes when being taken outside of the prison, and th...