Death row inmate from Welikada sits for O/L examination

Ten prisoners, together with a demise row inmate, are at present collaborating within the GCE Odd Degree examinations for the yr 2022 (2023), which commenced right now (29 Could). In accordance the brand new experiences, Chandana Ekanayake, the media spokesperson for the Division of Prisons, revealed that 5 prisoners, together with the demise row inmate, are from Welikada jail, whereas the remaining 5 are from Watareka Jail.

He has additional said that devoted examination centres have been established on the New Journal Jail in Welikada and the Watareka Jail to facilitate the prisoners’ participation within the exams.

Highlighting a big enhance within the variety of prisoners taking the GCE Odd and Superior Degree examinations, Ekanayake attributed this rise to the proactive measures carried out by the Prisons Division to help incarcerated people keen on pursuing training.