Tuesday Jul 28, 2026
Tuesday Jul 28, 2026
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The Gampaha Lawyers’ Association has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to reconsider the proposed two-year extension of the retirement age for Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges, warning it could erode public confidence in judicial independence and delay the career progression of judicial officers.
In a letter to the President, the association called for broad consultation with the legal profession before any constitutional changes, the immediate filling of existing Superior Court vacancies through the constitutional process, and a reaffirmation of the Government’s commitment to judicial independence, the separation of powers and the rule of law. It argued that any change to judges’ tenure should be assessed not only for its legality but also for its impact on public confidence in the Judiciary.
