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SC Determination on 22A:A Law and Policy Critique

by Prof.G. L. Peiris D. Phil. (Oxford), Ph. D. (Sri Lanka); Former Minister of Justice, Constitutional Affairs and National Integration; Quondam Visiting Fellow of the Universities of Oxford…

  • 22nd Amendment to Sri Lanka's Constitution draws attention domestically and internationally.
  • Full Court of 13 judges recommended, but dismissed due to general importance.
  • Critics argue decision overlooks petitioners' need for Chief Justice's expansion ruling.

Aftershocks of 22A

Tuesday 29th September, 2026 The government is busy concocting various theories in a bid to justify the manner in which the 22nd constitutional amendment (22A) was enacted.

  • Sri Lankan government rationalizing 22nd constitutional amendment (22A)
  • Indian Supreme Court order raises district judicial officers' retirement age from 60 to 62
  • JVP-NPP politicians compare 22A to 2021 Zimbabwe amendment

Sri Lanka pitches Saudi investors for new investment partnerships

By Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka is pitching Saudi Arabia for greater investment and deeper trade ties, seeking to attract Saudi capital into new development opportunities while aligning bilateral economic…

  • Sri Lanka seeks new investment partnerships with Saudi Arabia.
  • Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka promotes economic cooperation.
  • 250,000 Sri Lankans work or reside in Saudi Arabia.

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