Sri Lanka’s 22nd Amendment needs parliament majority, no referendum: Supreme Court

BASL calls on MPs to vote on 22nd Amendment according to conscience

BASL calls on MPs to vote on 22nd Amendment according to conscience

Sri Lanka’s 22nd Amendment needs parliament majority, no referendum: Supreme Court

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that the 22nd Amendment to the country’s Constitution does not require approval of the people through a referendum and can be passed by a Parliament majority. The court’s decision was read out by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne at the start of the day’s session. “I wish to announce that I have received the determination of the Supreme Court in respect of the Bill titled ’22nd Amendment to the Consti…

No referendum needed for passage of 22 A: SC

Fight now moves to the streets with Opposition expected to gather at Polduwa Junction tomorrow By Saman Indrajith The Supreme Court (SC) has determined that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution does not require approval at a referendum and may be enacted with a special two-thirds majority in Parliament. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced the SC determination in the House yesterday. The determination, delivered to the Speaker …

Analysis: Sri Lanka Moves Forward with 22nd Amendment Excluding Referendum

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka is at a pivotal moment in its constitutional development following the Supreme Court’s conclusive ruling on the 22nd Amendment Bill, which has sparked apprehe…

No Referendum Needed for 22nd Amendment, Supreme Court ...

22nd Amendment does not require referendum, Supreme Court determines: Speaker

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today announced that the Supreme Court has held that the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution does not need to be approved by the people at a referendum.