Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Health and Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa said the legislative process to extend the retirement age of judges has not touched any clauses in the Constitution that would necessitate a referendum.

The Minister noted that the Constitution clearly outlines 12 Clauses that could trigger a referendum and that this process was carried out with a full understanding of those provisions. Speaking to the media following an event held at the Kandy National Hospital, Minister Jayatissa further stated: "When introducing a new constitution or Bill, or when amending an existing constitution or act, a query can be submitted to the Court asking whether a two-thirds majority in Parliament is sufficient or if a referendum is addit...