Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- A group of Sri Lankan lawyers and barristers based in the United Kingdom gathered on August 3, to express their support for extending the retirement age of judges in Sri Lanka, while calling for wider reforms to modernise the country's justice system.Courts & Judiciary
Speaking at the press conference, Lalith de Kauwe, a Barrister of England and Wales, said the proposal had generated significant public discussion and debate, describing it as a positive reflection of a democratic process where different views could be expressed and considered.
He said open dialogue, consultation and informed discussions were essential in developing effective reforms, adding that Sri Lanka needed consensus and collective efforts rath...