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Sri Lanka's government plans to raise judges' retirement age, facing criticism over potential impacts on judicial independence.
Government steps to increase the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges by two years
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka says that extending the retirement age of judges cannot solve the backlog of cases in the country's judicial system and that there is a political motive behind this move. Speaking to the media, he pointed out that the professional status of judges cannot be compared to other professionals such as doctors or engineers. He stressed that the retirement age and salaries of judges have been determined by the c…
Judges’ Retirement Age Bill Heads to Parliament as 14-Day Challenge Window Begins - Business News LK
The Government will present the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill to Parliament on August 18, starting the next stage of a proposal to increase the retirement age of judges. Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said the Bill will be tabled on Tuesday. The Government will also present the Judicial Organizations Amendment Bill on the same day. The proposed constitutional amendment would increase the mandatory retirement age of Supreme Court judg…
Government Targets September or October Passage of Bill to Extend Judges’ Retirement Age - LNW Lanka News Web
August 17, Colombo (LNW): The Government expects Parliament to complete the passage of the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment by late September or early October, despite mounting criticism over plans to increase the retirement age of judges. Cabinet Spokesman and Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the Bill is scheduled to be presented to Parliament on August 18, after which members of the public will have an opportunity to challenge its …
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