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In Sri Lanka, court rules legislator cannot serve due to citizenship issues9 May 2024
The Supreme Court issued a writ that effectively terminates State Minister Diana Gamage's tenure as a Member of Parliament. The decision comes after a petition…
In Sri Lanka, president announces plans to implement 13th amendment power-sharing arrangement30 January 2023
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he will fully implement an earlier amendment to the constitution which was aimed at giving more autonomy to provin…
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 constitution24 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 constitution29 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…