The History of Administration of Criminal Justice of Sri Lanka

Can be examine under five distinct periods.

1. Period before the European Powers Occupied the Island. [6th B.C. - 15th A.D.]
2. Period during the Portuguese Occupation. [1505 A.D. - 1656 A.D.]
3. Period during the Dutch Occupation. [1656 A.D. - 1796 A.D.]
4. Period during the British Occupation. [1796 A.D. - 1948 A.D.]
5. Period after Independence and up to the present time. [1948 A.D. - ]

To be continued....