Sri Lanka's court system is free of government influence, and the threat of ex-propriation is low. Court delays are not uncommon, however. Despite this problem, Sri Lanka offers its citizens a fairs legal system. As a result, its property rights score is 1 point better this year. Sri Lanka regulations can be difficult to decipher, enforcement can be deficient, and transparency is transparency is sometimes lacking.
Legislation protecting in tellectual property rights is strong, but enforcement is weak.
As a result, there is a black market in pirated computer software, prerecorded music and video tapes, and compact discs. The U.S. Department of State reports that there also is a significant black market in child labour.