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Sri Lanka - Non-discrimination - Law, Act
Prevention of Social Disabilities Act, No. 21 of 1957. -
Adoption: 1957-04-13 | LKA-1957-L-61858
Prohibits discrimination against someone based on their caste. The imposition of social disability also includes prevention of other persons from being engaged in any lawful employment (Section 3(xi)).