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At inaugural meeting, Sri Lankan constitutional council discusses plans for independent commission appointments
27 January 2023
Sri Lanka’s Constitutional Council has held its first meeting after parliament approved three civil society representatives through provisions of the 21st amend…
In Sri Lanka, parliament passes 22nd amendment to the constitution
24 October 2022
Sri Lanka's parliament on Friday passed a constitutional amendment aimed at trimming presidential powers, beefing up anti-corruption safeguards and helping to f…
Sri Lankan parliament to debate 22nd amendment to the constitution
29 September 2022
Sri Lankan lawmakers will debate next week on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution aimed at empowering Parliament over the executive president.
Party leader…
In Sri Lanka, interim president vows to revive constitutional amendment to empower parliament over the executive president
15 July 2022
Sri Lanka's parliament accepted the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday after he fled the country, paving the way for lawmakers to start repa…
Sri Lanka's cabinet approves constitutional amendment to limit presidential powers
22 June 2022
Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved constitutional reforms aimed at clipping the powers of the presidency amid months of protests demanding the ouster of President…
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