BASL Unanimously Passes Resolution Against Proposed Judges’ Retirement Age Amendment
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BASL seeks meeting with President after talks with Justice Minister
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has sought a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after holding discussions with Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara on the Government’s proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges. Speaking to the media on Wednesday (29), BASL President Rajeev Amarasuriya said the Association explained its position on why the proposed amendment should not proceed at this time. He …
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says its members have unanimously opposed the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court judges, describing the move as a threat to judicial independence. The decision was reached at a special general meeting of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka held on Wednesday to discuss the government’s proposal and possible actions. Bar Association President Rajeev Amarasuriya said that between…
Bar Association of Sri Lanka Unanimously Opposes Cabinet Decision to Extend Retirement Age of Judges
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has unanimously decided today to oppose the proposal to extend the retirement age of judges approved by the Cabinet. When the proposal was presented at the special general meeting of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka held in Colombo today (29), all those present raised their hands and expressed their willingness to oppose the proposal and take steps to defeat it. Speaking to the media after the special general mee…
BASL unanimously passes resolution against proposed judges’ retirement age amendment
The Special General Meeting of the General Membership of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today unanimously passed a resolution strongly opposing the proposed amendment to increase the retirement age of judges.
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