Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The law on corporal punishment is not a legal amendment aimed at schools or teachers, but a reform made for the protection of children throughout society," said Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

She made this statement during a program held yesterday (27) at the Ministry of Education with the participation of principals of national schools.

The Prime Minister further emphasized that this issue extends beyond schools and relates to both physical and psychological punishment of children.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said, "This is not just a problem within schools. It affects children under police or probationary custody, those insti...