SC Determination on 22A: A Law and Policy Critique – GL Peiris writes
2026-09-29
By Professor G. L. Peiris, D. Phil. (Oxford), Ph. D. (Sri Lanka); Former Minister of Justice, Constitutional Affairs and NationalContinue Reading
Parliament to vote on 22A and Judicature Amendment Bills today
2026-09-25
Parliament is scheduled to vote on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill at 7.00Continue Reading
“22A not to control, but to deliver justice faster” – Justice Minister
2026-09-24
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today (24) that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is not intendedContinue Reading
SJB stages protest near Parliament against 22nd Amendment
2026-09-24
The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest near Parliament in Battaramulla on Thursday, calling on the governmentContinue Reading
Traffic congestion near Parliament as SJB protests against 22nd Amendment
2026-09-24
Traffic congestion has been reported around Polduwa Junction and Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla due to an SJB-led protest against theContinue Reading
22 A : No referendum needed, 2/3rd enough
2026-09-22
The Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne today announced the determination of the Supreme Court on theContinue Reading
Speaker receives Supreme Court determination on 22nd Amendment
2026-09-21
The Speaker of Parliament has received the Supreme Court’s determination on the 22nd Constitutional Amendment, the Speaker’s Office confirmed inContinue Reading
22nd Amendment, Media Professionals Bill to be taken up in Parliament next week
2026-09-11
The Parliamentary Business for the next Parliamentary Week, scheduled to be held from September 22 to 25, has been decidedContinue Reading
SJB holds talks with Free Operations Centre on 22nd Amendment
2026-09-11
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) met with representatives of the Free Operations Centre at party headquarters to discuss opposition unityContinue Reading
SJB takes to the streets against 22A; Sajith vows democratic fight
2026-09-03
Sri Lanka’s main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest in Colombo Fort against the proposed 22nd Amendment toContinue Reading
Commonwealth Lawyers’ Chief observes Sri Lanka’s 22nd Amendment hearings
2026-09-02
The President of the Commonwealth Lawyers’ Association, Steven Thiru, observed proceedings at the Supreme Court yesterday as hearings began onContinue Reading
Supreme Court to begin hearing on 22nd Amendment petitions today
2026-09-01
The Supreme Court will commence consideration of the 67 petitions filed against the Government’s 22nd Amendment to the Constitution BillContinue Reading
NPP’s Lal Wijenayake files Supreme Court petition against 22nd Amendment
2026-08-31
Executive Committee Member of the National People’s Power (NPP), Lal Wijenayake, has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challengingContinue Reading
Justice Minister vows no retreat on 22nd Amendment
2026-08-31
Justice Minister Harsha Nanayakkara declared that the government will not step back “even by a single step” from its effortContinue Reading
GMOA and Dental Surgeons join opposition to 22nd Amendment
2026-08-31
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and the Government Dental Surgeons’ Association have announced their decision to oppose the proposedContinue Reading
Two more petitions filed in support of 22nd Amendment Bill
2026-08-28
Two additional intervening petitions have been submitted to the Supreme Court in support of the Government’s 22nd Amendment to theContinue Reading
Musician Iraj-led group challenges 22nd Amendment before Supreme Court
2026-08-25
Artist Iraj Weeraratne and a group representing the Social Media Journalists for Democracy have filed a petition before the SupremeContinue Reading
SLPP MP alleges 22A being used to postpone Presidential Election
2024-07-18
The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is being used as a factor to postpone the Presidential Election, Sri Lanka PodujanaContinue Reading