BASL requests full, unedited video of meeting with President
2026-08-15
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has formally requested the Presidential Media Division to release the unedited full videoContinue Reading
BASL hopes President will reconsider judges’ retirement age amendment after talks
2026-08-12
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed hope that the government will reconsider the proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
BASL reiterates opposition to 22nd Amendment, says referendum needed
2026-08-12
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly opposed the Government’s proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which seeksContinue Reading
President to meet BASL on judicial retirement age proposal
2026-08-11
A special discussion is scheduled to take place tomorrow (12) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Bar Association ofContinue Reading
Senior lawyer urges BASL to act over remarks targeting Chief Justice
2026-08-10
Attorney-at-Law Jagath Abeynayake has urged the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) to take action against recent statements targeting theContinue Reading
Justice Minister denies receiving letter from Chief Prelates on Judges’ retirement age
2026-08-04
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today that he has not received any letter from the Chief Prelates opposing theContinue Reading
BASL says Chief Prelates convey opposition to judges’ retirement age amendment
2026-08-03
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) stated that the Chief Incumbent of the Malwatu Chapter has informed them thatContinue Reading
BASL details meeting with Justice Minister on judicial retirement age amendment
2026-07-30
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has provided further details on its opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
SJB denies bribe claim involving BASL President
2026-07-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa dismissed claims by the National People’s Power (NPP) that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) had offeredContinue Reading
“Is BASL protecting one particular group?” Deputy Minister questions Bar Association
2026-07-27
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe questioned whether the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is acting to protect a particular group,Continue Reading
Govt yet to answer BASL’s concerns over judges’ retirement age proposal
2026-07-20
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the Government not to proceed with a proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
BASL raises alarm over Negombo Prison tragedy, calls for urgent reform
2026-07-08
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concern over the violent incidents at Negombo Prison between July 5Continue Reading
BASL raises concern over reported move to extend Judges’ retirement age
2026-06-03
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed grave concern over reports that the Government is considering a constitutionalContinue Reading
BASL President Rajeev Amarasuriya addresses Indian Supreme Court
2026-03-11
President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, addressed the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (10),Continue Reading
Protest in Colombo demanding removal of Attorney General
2026-01-21
A silent protest was held in Colombo today demanding the removal of the Attorney General. According to reports, the silentContinue Reading
BASL flags judicial promotion concerns, urges seniority-based process
2025-12-31
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over the process of promotions of Judicial Officers, Judges ofContinue Reading
BASL urges transparent appointments to Constitutional Council
2025-12-23
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the President and key officials to ensure the upcoming appointments ofContinue Reading