Jayampathy Wickramaratne, 67, is one of the most keenly watched persons in Sri Lanka at the moment. He chairs the committee appointed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to provide technical support to the Constitution-making process currently underway. A constitutional expert and Member of Parliament, he had served as a member of the team that drafted […]
Dr. Jayampathy Wickremaratne
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Sri Lanka Constitutional Expert Says Largely Satisfied with Reforms
Jayampathy Wickramaratne, a constitutional lawyer who advises the Sri Lankan government, said he was largely satisfied with reforms approved by parliament this week which an opposition faction watered down at the last moment. The 19th amendment to the constitution passed on Tuesday succeeded in prunning the powers of the executive president and shifting them to […]
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Jayampathy on 19th A, Electoral Reforms and 100-day Program
Q;What are your remarks about the 19th Amendment? A: The 19th Amendment that was gazetted has now been presented to Parliament. In the meantime the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the second set of changes to the 19th Amendment. They have shared it with leaders of other parties and it has also found its way […]
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Sri Lanka: Constitutional Amendments Formulated – Dr. Jayampathy Wickremaratne
Two important Constitutional Amendments, as promised by the Government as the Common Opposition during its election campaign, are now in the initial stages of formulation. The 19th and 20th Amendments will carry important reforms to prune executive presidency and bring in electoral reforms, both of which are expected to be fulfilled before the next general […]
