Bill on punishment: The reform takes a beating

September 29, 2025 – October 12, 2025 | Vol.15, #37 & 38 | ISSN 3084-9330 Photo credits: Ada Derana Key insights The backlash on the Bill to prohibit punishment of children reveals how child protection reform extends beyond law—becoming a cultural contest between modern rights and entrenched notions of order. The Thajudeen case mirrors Sri Lanka’s political culture — where distrust in institutions fuels both sides: the government invokes it to expose past abuses, while the opposition recasts it as proof of present persecution. Analysis…