Strengthening Enforcement of Law, Access to Justice and
Social Integration
(SELAJSI)
Programme
Programme Board Meeting
26th July 2016
Financial Overview
2016 Interim Financial Overview –
as at 22 July 2016
Total
% of
Total DIM
Total NIM
Revised 2016
Expenditure NIM Expenditure
Implementing 2016 Original Overall Budget Expenditure Expenditure
+ DIM
(against
Partner
Budget (USD) (USD)- Budget
Revised
Revision
(USD)
(USD)
(USD)
budget)
MOJ
231,690.00
304,958.00
28,236.00
12,788.00
41,024.00
13.45
MWCA
144,438.00
165,932.00
23,535.00
4,273.00
27,808.00
16.76
MNCEDOL
121,290.00
120,293.00
17,100.00
4,915.00
22,015.00
18.30
Total
497,418.00
591,183.00
68,871.00
21,976.00
90,847.00
15.37
SELAJSI 2016 Financial Overview- 22 July 2016
350,000.00
300,000.00
250,000.00
USD
200,000.00
150,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
Revised 2016 Overall Budget (USD)
(USD)
(USD)
Total DIM Expenditure
Total NIM Expenditure
2016 Progress Review and Next Steps
Strengthen Access to Justice
Initiatives Planned for 2016
Status
Update and Next Steps
1.1.2 Establish a National Sub Committee on
Criminal Justice Case Flow Management (CFM) with
representation from the penal chain institutions
IN PROGRESS
The next meeting of the Committee on
CFM would be held on 8th August 2016
1.1.5 Institutional Needs Assessment conducted on
the bottlenecks and challenges to effective case
flow management within the penal chain
institutions
COMPLETE
Assessment Report complete. Findings
of the Assessment are to be presented
at the CFM meeting on 8th August 2016
1.1.6 Assist prosecution services to identify and
process priority cases to clear case backlog
IN PROGRESS
Attorney
General’s
Department
continued to help clear the backlog of
cases on a) narcotics (CR3 Division) b)
child abuse (CH Division) c) public
complaints division (Mahajana Pethsam
Division).
Strengthen Access to Justice
Initiatives Planned for 2016
Status
Update and Next Steps
2.1.1 Development of a National Policy
and strategic action plan on Legal Aid.
Main
component
COMPLETE:
The
National Policy was
approved by the Cabinet
of Ministers, on 30th
March
National Policy was developed and approval from
the Cabinet of Ministers, secured.
2.1.2 Support the implementation of
prioritized recommendations from the
Strategic Action Plan aligned to the
National Legal Aid Policy.
TO BE COMMENCED
The specific priority recommendations would be
identified upon finalization of the strategic action
plan (related to 2.1.1)
2.1.3 Support the capacity development of
the Legal Aid Commission
TO BE COMMENCED
A Review of the services provided by the Legal Aid
Commission (2010-2015) will be conducted (as
recommended in the Policy).
2.1.4 Conduct outreach initiatives on legal
aid for the general public
IN PROGRESS
A series of TV/Radio panel discussions (with the
participation of legal officers from the LAC , BASL,
and sector specialists) on prioritized legal topics
are being organized.
Consultant in place; Strategic action plan is being
finalized (received comments from stakeholders
including the Legal Aid Commission members).
Awaiting feedback from BASL and HRCSL after
which the strategic action plan would be finalized.
Strengthen Access to Justice
Initiatives Planned for 2016
Status
Update and Next Steps
2.2.2 Standardized awareness raising of the
public on the rights and entitlements of
victims of crime and witnesses
TO BE COMMENCED
Linked to 2.1.4.
Awareness campaign specific to victim and
witness protection to be conducted in
collaboration with the National Authority
2.2.3 Awareness raising for public officials
on the newly enacted victim and witness
protection legislation
TO BE COMMENCED
Awareness raising for public officials to be
conducted in collaboration with the National
Authority
2.3.1 Support the provision of legal aid for
prisoners/their families in collaboration
with the Legal Aid Commission support for
bail applications, general legal aid etc.
IN PROGRESS
Continuation of support for filing (and
following up) bail cases.
4.1.1 Introduction of research initiatives at
the Ministry of Justice. Sector specific small
research grants awarded to lawyers in
order to build capacity and inform policy.
IN PROGRESS
Conduct legal awareness programmes in the
open prison camps of “Weerawila” and
“Pallekale”
Two proposals shortlisted from the initial
round of submissions. Further three to be
selected from the second round of
submissions.
Strengthen Access to Justice
Initiatives Planned for 2016
Status
Update and Next Steps
4.2.2 Support the consolidation and
translation (where relevant) of 5 key pieces
of legislation in Sinhala, Tamil and English
languages
Main
component
of
consolidation (of 4 pieces
of legislation)- COMPLETE.
Cabinet approval secured to amend the penal
code, evidence ordinance and criminal
procedure code to substitute and revise
redundant terms.
Amendments to be drafted by the Legal
Draftsman’s Department. Once amendments
are passed by the Parliament the consolidation
can be completed and printed.
Consolidation of civil procedure code about to
commence. All laws/amendments submitted to
the consolidated.
Cabinet approval secured
to amend the legislation
Consolidation of the Civil
Procedure Code – IN
PROGRESS
4.2.6 Conduct a study on the existing
sentencing practices in Sri Lanka (reviewing
decided cases in the high court)
IN PROGRESS
Completed all case research within the High
Courts (8 districts) and the Court of Appeal.
Analysis of the findings in progress. Structure of
the report identified. Drafting of the report in
progress. Tentative deadline of 15th August.
4.2.7 Strengthen the capacity of the legal
draftsmans department on drafting of
criminal justice legislation
TO BE COMMENCED
Training programme/course on ‘drafting in the
English language’ conducted by the British
Council for the officers of the LD’s Department
to continue
4.2.8 Support the establishment and
implementation of the activities of the
Victim and Witness Protection Authority,
Protection Division within the Police
IN PROGRESS
A Management Consultant for the National
Authority on Victim and Witness Protection
recruited. Continuation of support based on
the decisions of the National Authority
Strengthen Response to Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Initiatives Planned for 2016
Status
Update and Next Steps
3.1.1. Strengthen the capacity of MWCA to lead
development of National Policy framework and
National Action Plan (NAP) to address GBV
(3.1.1).
Main activity COMPLETEDThe National Policy Framework
and National Plan of Action
(NPoA) to address SGBV was
approved by the Cabinet of
Ministers on 7th June 2016.
• Complete translation and printing in
Sinhala, Tamil and English.
• Conduct the Launch and media briefing
• Conduct a donor meeting
• Implement NPoA under the medium term
budgetary framework 2017 – 2019.
3.1.3. Translate Print and disseminate the NAP
to address SGBV, make accessible the soft copy
of the NAP in the Sinhala and Tamil languages.
IN PROGRESS
NPoA sent for translation. English version
ready for printing.
3.1.4 Seed funds for implementing priority
actions and policies as identified in the NAP to
address SGBV (in 3 area models)
TO BE COMMENCED
Gender / SGBV training to all technical teams
implementing the NPoA to ensure effective
delivery of the Plan
3.1.5. Advocate for implementation, review,
amendment and introduction of legislation/
policies to combat violence against women
Several activities complete:
2 legal clinics and other
programme IN PROGRESS
• Complete remaining 2 legal aid clinics
• One day sensitization for Magistrates on the
PDVA and related issues in consultation with
LAC and led by NCW
3.1.6. Develop (audio visual / print) and
disseminate materials related to combating
violence against women
IN PROGRESS
Poster against work place harassment has
been designed and need to give final input and
approved by Secretary
Strengthen Response to Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Initiatives Planned for 2016
Status
Update and Next Steps
3.1.7. Strengthen the referral system of SGBV cases to
penal chain in the 3 area models
IN PROGRESS
Divisional level Referrals scheduled in
Kiriella 28th July (Ratnapura) and district
meeting on 1 Aug in Anuradhapura.
Divisional meetings to be scheduled in
Anurdahapura (2 meetings) and
Batticaloa (Kiran and another location).
3.1.8. Support collection of gender disaggregated data
on crime and identify measures to address priority
issues on violence against women.
IN PROGRESS
Data entered by IT officers to FHH
database and GBV data entry to
commence.
GBV data entry training workshops for
all officers of MWCA – in Batticaloa 23
and 24 July. In Anuradhapura to be
scheduled.
3.2.2. Strengthen the capacity of the staff of the
Women and Children's units (including WDOs) using
the newly developed standard training programme on
Women's Rights/ Child Rights/ SGBV/legal framework
Planning in progress,
training
TO
BE
COMMENCED
Training to be undertaken in Ratnapura
and Batticaloa
3.2.4. Conduct awareness programmes on prevention
of underage marriage and sexual and gender based
violence in identified Divisional Secretariat Divisions in
the 3 area models
IN PROGRESS
Knowing her through song programmes
to be held for three-wheeler drivers and
garment factory workers.
NCPA activities to be discussed.
Strengthen Response to Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Initiatives Planned for 2016
Status
Update and Next Steps
3.3.1. Support the mapping and development of
curriculum, training modules and training techniques on
SGBV for all justice sector institutions and actors.
Discussion
in
Progress.
Training TO BE COMMENCED.
Training rolled-out on the
SGBV manual done by UN and
Sri Lanka Police
3.3.2. Strengthen the Women and Children's desks of
the Police in the 3 area models ensuring availability of
female offices, with trilingual language abilities and
relevant knowledge.
Equipment/
Complete 2014.
Batticaloa
students
have
almost completed the course.
NISD Diploma IN PROGRESS
Anurdhapura and Colombo
students are still in progress.
3.3.3 Identify and develop a strategic plan to address
service delivery gaps within the Attorney General’s
Department and the judicial system with reference to
SGBV/ rape cases.
Feedback received from AG’s
DepartmentTO BE COMMENCED
Rate of payment has to be
clarified by the AG and
support is needed to followup.
3.3.5. Strengthen legal aid and CSOs to prevent and
respond to women victim-survivors of GBV in the three
area models
IN PROGRESS
Agreement
signed
with
Women in Need.
Legal services provision on
going.
Network/
referral
meetings and para legal
training to commence.
Furniture
Strengthen Social Integration
Initiatives Planned for 2016
Status
Update and Next Steps
5.2.2 Conducting mobile clinics to issue legal
documentation in selected marginalized sectors
Two mobile clinics
COMPLETED.
2 -3 TO BE COMMNED
in Q3.
2- 3 mobile clinics will be conducted in
Ganga Ihala Korale in Kandy district and
Yatiyanthota in the Kegalle district.
5.2.10 Support an assessment of language gaps in
selected geographic multi-ethnic hotspots and in key
service delivery sectors.
IN PROGRESS
Draft report will be discussed finalized
with the Ministry very soon.
6.1.5
a) Sensitize the public/school
numerically small ethnic groups
IN PROGRESS
Book being designed.
Completed chapters to be submitted by
the 15th of September.
Translations into Tamil and Sinhala
/English and Tamil will be done
accordingly.
The book will be printed in English Tamil
and Sinhala.
IN PROGRESS
Programme on “Role of University
students as change agents for National
Coexistence” will be conducted- end of
August.
children
on
d) Support interaction and understanding to
promote co-existence among University students,
through inter-university activities (i.e. street drama
competitions, exchanges, debate etc).
Strengthen Social Integration
Initiatives Planned for 2016
6.2 a)
Support the strengthening and
operationalization of existing "Language
Societies" to serve as "Coexistence Groups"
in selected two districts
Status
IN PROGRESS
Update and Next Steps
Five proposals submitted by Social Integration (SI)
officers/SI coordinators have been selected to bed
implemented at each DS level with the aim of
promoting coexistence in Anuradhapura, Batticaloa
and Ratnapura district.
Additional funds (if available) will be utilized to
conduct mobile clinics.
6.4.4 Ensure sustained engagement with the
empowered Women Leaders
IN PROGRESS
Project proposals are being reviewed.
Implementation of activities will be in September
6.5.1 Follow-up and where possible scale-up
the dialogue between young journalists to
serve as change agents for Co-existence
IN PROGRESS
Three programmes on “Conflict Sensitivity in
Reporting” will be conducted in Jaffna, Killinochchi
and Batticaloa in the month August or beginning of
September 2016
6.5.3. (a) Follow-up activities on the " Youth
As Change Agents for Social Cohesion and
Transformation" initiative conduct in 2015
IN PROGRESS
•
•
Seed grant activity proposals will be submitted
to the Ministry by last week of July 2016
Activity implementation is expected in
September in collaboration with CBOs located
in Anuradhapura and Batticaloa and SI
officers/SI coordinators of
respective DS
Divisions.
Risks and Challenges
• Risk of allocated financial resources not being utilized in a timely and meaningful manner.
-Several activities with large budgetary allocations remain to be
commenced.
- The donor deadlines for completion of these activities are September
2016 respectively.
and December
- Several activities pending completion this year are tied to agreements
by the IP with
other government entities. During the Quarterly Review it was flagged that there are
currently delays in reaching these agreements.
• During the Quarterly Review meeting for the 2nd quarter, was held on 11th July, updated were
reviewed against the revised M&E frameworks. It was noted that systematic monitoring of
progress against indicators is low in some Projects.
- Identified indicators need to be continually tracked with quantitative and qualitative
data to back them up. Funds have been allocated for M&E and so should be utilized for
this purpose.
• Specific Operational Challenges
- Treasury not fully issuing the Cash advances to the Ministry of Justice, in keeping with
the request from the Ministry. This impacts upon timely utilization of the funds.
• Delays in the full establishment of the Board of the National Authority on Victim and Witness
Protection.