Bribery Commission urges public officials to uphold integrity and conscience in service

CIABOC Assistant Director General Thanuja Bandara at establishment of Internal Affairs Unit in Parliament underscores lasting institutional reform begins with individual responsibility RTI Commission of Sri Lanka Commissioner Jagath Liyanarachchi states minimising corruption in public service can help Sri Lanka progress towards development similar to other advanced economies Internal Affairs Unit Head and Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne calls everyone to work together through new unit to create transparent Parliament

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THE Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Assistant Director General Thanuja Bandara on Monday (16) made a strong call for ethical governance, adding that the cornerstone of building a clean and trustworthy public service lies in the personal integrity of each public official.

Addressing an awareness program held in Parliament to inform the staff of the Secretary General of Parliament on the responsibilities and expected goals of the Internal Affairs Unit, established under the 2025-2029 Anti-Corruption Action Plan, she stressed that combatting bribery and corruption requires officials to act in accordance with their conscience, consistently choosing what is right, even in the face of pressure or ambiguity.