Martin Polaine was instructed by the World Bank to develop both a concept note for Sri Lanka as it considers the parameters of its Proceeds of Crime Bill and, thereafter, the draft law.
Following meetings with the Special Presidential Task Force on Recovery of State Assets (START) between January and May 2018, Martin provided input to the Policy and Legislative Framework developed by START to provide the legislative steer for the draft law.
In June 2018, the draft law was presented to START and relevant stakeholders and is currently under consideration by Sri Lankan authorities.
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http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170723/business-times/laws-to-tackle-on-the-way-loot-251338.html