Expert committee submits report on public proposals for election law reforms

An expert committee has submitted a report on public proposals for election law reforms to the Parliamentary Select Committee, excluding legislation for Provincial Council elections. The committee, led by Prof. A.H.M.H. Abeyrathna, Chairman of the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, reviewed 31 proposals alongside previous parliamentary select committee reports.

The committee, consisting of Ashoka Peiris, Saman Sri Rathnayake, Chaminda Abeysinghe, K. Thavalingam, and P.S.M. Charles, prepared detailed reports on each theme and issue raised by institutions and organizations. Political parties also submitted their views and recommendations. The Select Committee anticipates examining all submissions and presenting an interim report to Parliament within two months.

Additionally, the public will have another chance to submit amendments and new proposals after the interim report is presented. The committee extended the deadline for political parties to submit their views by two weeks and allowed expert committee members to submit proposals in their individual capacities. A media briefing followed the meeting, with the committee discussing their decisions and updating the public on the review process.