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Reuters. (2026, September 24). Sri Lanka’s opposition protests against contentious judicial reforms. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3368676/sri-lankas-opposition-protests-against-contentious-judicial-reforms?utm_source=rss_feed
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On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s main opposition protested against proposed judicial reforms that include raising the retirement age for judges from 65 to 67, increasing the number of courthouses, creating new appellate courts outside Colombo, recruiting more magistrates, and hiring additional staff. Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, speaking to thousands of supporters outside parliament, claimed the government’s legislation would “annihilate” judicial independence, arguing it undermines the impartiality of the judiciary. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's left-wing administration introduced these bills last month, asserting they are necessary to reduce legal delays and improve efficiency in the court system.