This #IWD2022 please take note of the continuing violations under the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of #SL. Four decades of advocacy later, reform still eludes those affected. Rights of women and children, and minority rights can and ought to coexist. Support #ReformMMDANow

Article 43(4) of the Constitution: "The President shall appoint as Prime Minister the Member of Parliament, who, in the President's opinion, is most likely to command the confidence of Parliament."

A U-turn to what was promised by Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his manifesto only a few weeks ago (see slide capturing the promise) Is this a sign that election pledges only matter pre election? Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Bimal Rathnayake Vraîe Cally Balthazaar #SriLanka #Elections2024 #PTA

Article 99A of the Constitution recognizes that in the first instance National List appointments must be from persons whose names are in the National List or any District Nomination Paper.

S.2 of the Presidential Entitlements Act requires the provision to every former President the use of "an appropriate residence" free of rent. The Act states that if such a residence is not provided, a monthly allowance equivalent to 1/3 of the monthly pension should be provided.

There is a real need for political will on law reform concerning children and women in Sri Lanka. The reforms proposed to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) are in line with Islamic jurisprudence, with constitutional equality for Muslims and prevention of harm.

AG's dept media release addresses misinformation on discharge of 3 suspects linked to Lasantha Wickrematunga's killing, stating inter alia, that the discharge ▪︎ Didn't pertain to the murder, but an alleged abduction 6 years after ▪︎ No bar to charges on fresh evidence ⬇️

Surely M U M Ali Sabry didn't say /write this? This is absolutely wrong & I am very surprised he would make such erroneous statements. NewsWire 🇱🇰 can you please clarify? What's wrong in this write up? Well a lot but I'll stick to 4