The Ministry of Justice and National Integration
today officially launched its new Management Information System (MIS) and revamped
website, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to modernize Sri Lanka’s
justice sector and strengthen institutional efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
The MIS was developed as an initiative of the Support to Justice Sector Project (JURE),
funded by the European Union, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice, and
implemented by UNDP and UNICEF Sri Lanka. This complements the upgrading of the
Ministry’s official website also supported by the JURE initiative, as part of its broader
support to enhance digital transformation within the justice sector.
The newly introduced system is designed to streamline and professionalize the
appointment of key justice sector roles, including Commissioners of Oaths, Inquirers
into Sudden Deaths, Justices of the Peace, Unofficial Magistrates, and Sworn
Translators. By introducing structured processes and improved selection criteria, the
MIS enhances the transparency and integrity of appointments, while reducing
administrative delays and inconsistencies.
The system also strengthens data management within the Ministry of Justice, enabling
more efficient record-keeping, improved information sharing, and better coordination
across institutions. This data-driven approach supports informed decision-making and
contributes to more responsive and effective service delivery.
The revamped website introduces a comprehensive Citizen Services Information Portal,
designed to provide the public with clear, accessible, and user-friendly information on a
range of essential justice services. Through this portal, users can easily navigate
resources related to legal aid, mediation, arbitration, debt conciliation, as well as victim
and witness protection services, ensuring greater awareness and access to support
mechanisms.
In addition, the website features a dedicated page highlighting the flagship JURE
communications campaign, “Know Your Neethi” legal education video series, an
important and commendable initiative aimed at enhancing public legal literacy. By
simplifying complex legal concepts and making them widely available, this series
empowers citizens with the knowledge needed to better understand their rights and
responsibilities under the law.
Speaking at the launch, representatives from the Ministry of Justice, the European
Union, and UNDP emphasized the importance of digital transformation in strengthening
governance and improving access to justice. They noted that the MIS and updated
website represent a critical step toward building a more transparent, accountable, and
people-centered justice system in Sri Lanka.
