Event Brief
Sri Lanka opposition protests judicial reforms in parliament area
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 8:23 AM ET
Summary: Sri Lanka’s main opposition held a street protest on Thursday against judicial reforms proposed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s left-wing administration. Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa said the legislation, including raising judges’ retirement age, would “annihilate” judicial independence.
WHO: Sajith Premadasa and Sri Lanka’s main opposition
WHAT: Opposition supporters protested against proposed judicial reforms, with Premadasa warning they would undermine judicial independence.
WHEN: Sep 24, 2026
WHERE: Sri Lanka
WHY: The protest was triggered by opposition objections to judicial reform legislation, including raising the retirement age for judges, which the government says is needed to reduce legal delays.
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