Justice Ministry Launches MIS to Digitise Appointments & Boost Transparency 📈

The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has officially deployed a new Management Information System (MIS) and a revamped website to modernise Sri Lanka’s justice sector. This digital transformation, supported by the EU-funded JURE Project (implemented by UNDP and UNICEF), aims to enhance institutional accountability and public service delivery. • Digital Reform Highlights: The MIS streamlines the professional appointment of key roles, including Justices of the Peace, Commissioners of Oaths, Sworn Translators, and Inquirers into Sudden Deaths. It replaces manual processes with structured selection criteria to reduce administrative delays. • Citizen Access & Literacy: A new Citizen Services Information Portal provides user-friendly access to legal aid, mediation, arbitration, and victim protection. The launch also features the "Know Your Neethi" video series to improve national legal literacy and empower citizens regarding their rights. • Economic & Governance Impact: By improving record-keeping and data-driven decision-making, the system aims to strengthen governance—a key factor for long-term economic stability and investor confidence in the legal and regulatory framework. _Note: Project implemented under the broader digital transformation initiative for the justice sector._