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Part I · Objects and the Application of the Provisions of the Act

2. Objects of the Act

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails. Open the official Sinhala text, official PDF on documents.gov.lk

The objects of the Act shall be—

(a)

to prevent match fixing, corruption, illegal manipulation and illegal betting in sports;

(b)

to strengthen national and international co-operation among sports organizations, law enforcement agencies and betting operators to exchange information relating to match fixing, corruption, illegal manipulation and illegal betting in sports and promote best practices in sports;

(c)

to conduct programs in order to promote awareness on issues relating to match fixing, corruption, illegal manipulation and illegal betting in sports and improve coordination amongst stake holders;

Prevention of Offences relating to Sports

(d)

to protect and maintain the integrity of national sports;

(e)

to introduce and promote preventive measures in collaboration with law enforcement agencies against match fixing, corruption, illegal manipulation and illegal betting in sports;

(f)

to protect the goodwill and livelihood of professional sports personnel; and

(g)

to appoint an independent, impartial

Special Investigations Unit to carry out investigations into offences of match fixing, corruption, illegal manipulation and illegal betting in sports.

Part II

Part ii

Part III

Disclosure of Information

Part IV

Investigation and Prosecution of Offences

Part V

General