Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Prisons Department stated that it will work on proposals granting full permission for Buddhist monks to wear their robes when leaving prison, and that this right will remain in place until the relevant Sect instructs otherwise.

A senior official stated that the circular regarding this matter is currently being prepared.

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara stated yesterday(14) that he instructed the Acting Commissioner General of Prisons to amend the Prisons Standing Orders based on the interim report of a special committee appointed to update the rules, regulations, and standing orders under the Prisons Ordinance.

The relevant committee report was handed over to the Presidential Secretary yesterday, and it p...