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
Flood damage to Kandy Courts Complex assessed
2025-12-03
President of the BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, on Wednesday (03 Dec) visited the Kandy Courts ComplexContinue Reading
Saliya Peiris warns Police – “Parading suspects before media will not help prosecution”
2025-10-27
Former BAR Association President and President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris has criticized the recent actions of the Police for publicly questioningContinue Reading
BASL opposes reported move to ban car pass stickers on windscreens
2025-09-29
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly objected to reported moves to compel the removal of car passesContinue Reading
BASL warns against intimidation of Attorneys in course of professional duty
2025-09-05
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over incidents of threatening legal action or filing of complaintsContinue Reading
BASL calls for inclusion of ‘Law’ in national education curriculum
2025-08-21
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the government to introduce “Law” as a subject in the nationalContinue Reading
No RTI chair since March : BASL questions
2025-08-04
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on the government to appoint the remaining member of the RightContinue Reading
BASL raises concerns over Police request to surrender Lawyer’s mobile phone
2025-05-22
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly objected to a verbal request made by the Colombo Crimes DivisionContinue Reading
Remanded for phone ringing in court & suspicious death : BASL raises concern
2025-05-08
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over the death of an individual at the Angunukolapelessa PrisonContinue Reading