Review Accepting the right to life is the basic step taken in regard to human respect. Irrespective of the fact that capital punishment was implemented throughout the world history, the countries in the world have paid their attention to consider the right to life as a symbol of civility since the middle of the 20th century. The information contained in the whole of this report confirms the fact that decreeing capital punishment does not contribute to the reduction of crime or the creation of a secure society. Capital punishment, the implementation of which has been suspended in Sri Lanka, has to be abolished there. It will be a great opportunity for Sri Lankans to achieve in the human civilization to their get their right to life confirmed . Therefore, this report indicates the responsibility which lies on the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission to guide Sri Lanka achieve that aim. Justice Priyantha R. P. Perera Former Judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka Chairman Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa Commissioner Mrs. Jezima Ismail, Commissioner Mr. T. E. Anandaraja, Commissioner Dr. Bernard de Zoysa, Commissioner 18