Environmental Law Awareness Programme for Police Officers in the Western Province

A comprehensive awareness programme on Environmental Law, organised by the Police Environmental Protection Division with the support of Legal Youth Community Sri Lanka, was successfully held on the morning of 14 November 2026 at the IDM Nations Campus International (IDMNC UNI) Auditorium, James Peiris Mawatha, Colombo 02. The programme aimed to strengthen the knowledge and practical understanding of Officers-in-Charge of Police Stations across the Western Province regarding environmental legislation and its effective enforcement. Legal experts delivered detailed presentations on the legal framework governing environmental protection, statutory provisions, enforcement challenges, police powers and responsibilities, preparation of investigation files, evidence collection, suspects’ rights and environmental challenges. The event was attended by distinguished representatives of the legal profession, higher education sector and Sri Lanka Police, including: - Mr. Sajeewa Medawatte, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, Western Province, representing the Inspector General of Police (IGP) - Dr. V. Janagan, Chairman of IDM Nations Campus International - Mr. Roshan Cooray, Chairman of Legal Youth Community Sri Lanka - Mr. Roshan Rajapaksha, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Environmental Protection Range - Mr. Manoj Perera, Senior Superintendent of Police and Director of the Environmental Protection Division Senior police officers and legal professionals also participated in the programme. The initiative strengthened cooperation between legal professionals and law enforcement authorities, supporting effective implementation of environmental legislation and improved environmental protection across Sri Lanka. IDM Nations Campus International was honoured to host this important programme, reaffirming its commitment to legal education, environmental responsibility and professional development.