Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, stated that the post of Justice of the Peace (JP) will no longer be granted based on political considerations.

Speaking in Parliament today (06), the Minister said that a mechanism has now been established to submit complaints regarding a Justice of the Peace.

He further stated that a system containing the data of Justices of the Peace across the island is currently being prepared, which will make it possible to verify whether an individual is a Justice of the Peace when certifying a document.

Additionally, while addressing Parliament today, the Minister said that in the future the maximum age limit for appointments to the position will be res...