CCC discussion on Constitutional powers of President post-19A

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will hold an informative discussion on the constitutional powers of the president post the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on 26 July.

The current President came into power on an election promise that the Executive Presidency would be abolished. On 28 April 2015, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution (19A) was enacted with several amendments being introduced to the original Billat the Committee stage in Parliament.

What is the impact of the 19A on the powers of a future president of Sri Lanka? Was there in fact a dilution of the powers of the president and an enhancement of the powers of the prime minister and other institutions?

Did the 19A place two drivers to navigate the Government “bus”? What would be a good model that will ensure that a future team of two at the apex in Government, whether from a single party or a coalition will not become estranged?

The eminent speakers who will discuss these issues areK. KanagIsvaran, President’s Counsel and Attorney-at-Law, Dr. Nihal Jayawickrema, Attorney-at-Law and Javid Yusuf, Attorney-at-Law. The discussion will be moderated by DharaWijayatilake, Attorney-at-Law, Secretary General and CEO of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

Admission for the seminar at 3.00 p.m. at the Ceylon Chamber is by prior registration. Please contact 0115588882 [email protected]/[email protected].