📈 BASL Seeks Presidential Meeting Over Judges' Retirement Age

• Meeting Request: The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has requested a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following discussions with Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara regarding the proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges. • Association Position: Following a Special General Meeting, BASL submitted an adopted report outlining its opposition to the amendment at this stage, incorporating recommendations from a 2023 study. • Next Steps: The Justice Minister agreed to review the submissions before briefing the President and relevant officials, while BASL clarified that no decisions have been made regarding protests or disrupting court proceedings.