SJB calls for PSC to expedite disposal of court cases
The SJB yesterday submitted a resolution to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne calling for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to identify measures to expedite the disposal of pending court cases and address chronic delays in Sri Lanka’s judicial system. The resolution, initiated by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and signed by the SJB parliamentary […]
The SJB has submitted a resolution to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, calling for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to address the ongoing issues of delayed court cases and the growing backlog in Sri Lanka's judicial system. Initiated by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, the resolution highlights systemic problems such as judicial vacancies, shortages of legal officers, and delays in obtaining reports from relevant departments.
The SJB emphasizes that these delays directly impact the country's prison system, as nearly 75 percent of inmates are suspects awaiting trial. The Opposition proposes that the PSC investigate the causes of the judicial backlog, recommend reforms to improve court efficiency, and suggest measures to alleviate prison overcrowding caused by prolonged legal proceedings.
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