📜 Cabinet Approves Draft 22nd Amendment & Judicature Bills for Gazette

• Legislative Approval: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of the draft 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill in the Government Gazette, clearing the way for Parliamentary presentation. • Core Objectives: According to Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, the proposed legal reforms aim to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and enhance operational efficiency to address Sri Lanka's large backlog of pending court cases. • Procedural Status: The proposal was submitted by Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara. Both bills were prepared by the Legal Draftsman’s Department and reviewed and cleared for constitutionality by the Attorney General.