Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatta Chapter of the Siyam Nikaya in Sri Lanka, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayake Thera,Continue Reading
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed hope that the government will reconsider the proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa clarified today that the government has explained its judicial reform programme to the Chief Prelates ofContinue Reading
The United National Party (UNP) Working Committee has declared that the government’s plan to submit a bill amending the ConstitutionContinue Reading
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa today said he has not been made aware of any letter reportedly sent by the ChiefContinue Reading
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today that he has not received any letter from the Chief Prelates opposing theContinue Reading
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) stated that the Chief Incumbent of the Malwatu Chapter has informed them thatContinue Reading
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has provided further details on its opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
The Church of Ceylon has expressed deep concern and disappointment over the Cabinet’s decision to proceed with a constitutional amendmentContinue Reading
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to raise the constitutionally prescribed retirement age of judges, as part ofContinue Reading
Leaders of main opposition political parties met this afternoon at the office of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to discuss theContinue Reading
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that the government’s proposal to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court judges fromContinue Reading
The Samagi Lawyers’ Association, affiliated with the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), will host a public discussion tomorrow (19) highlightingContinue Reading
The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka has formally opposed proposals to extend the constitutionally established retirement age of judges.Continue Reading
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has voiced concern over Sri Lanka’s reported move to extend the retirement age of judgesContinue Reading
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested a clarification from the Government regarding the proposal to raise the retirement age ofContinue Reading
The Colombo High Court Lawyers’ Association has raised concern over the government’s reported proposal to extend the retirement age ofContinue Reading
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today issued a statement strongly opposing government efforts to raise the retirement age of judgesContinue Reading