The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has sought a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after holding discussions with Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara on the Government’s proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday (29), BASL President Rajeev Amarasuriya said the Association explained its position on why the proposed amendment should not proceed at this time.

He said the BASL submitted to the Minister the report unanimously adopted at its Special General Meeting earlier in the day, which sets out the Association’s position on the proposed amendment and refers to recommendations made following a comprehensive study conducted in 2023.

Amarasuriya said the BASL also requested a meeting with the President to discuss the matter, adding that the Justice Minister had agreed to convey the request.

According to Amarasuriya, the Minister has said he would study the BASL’s submissions and brief the President and relevant officials before responding.

The BASL President expressed hope that the report would be carefully considered and that further expert discussions on the proposal could take place.

He also clarified that the Association had not discussed or decided on any form of protest or disruption to court proceedings following the meeting. (Newswire)

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