Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today announced in Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution does not require approval by the people at a referendum.
However, the Supreme Court has determined that the proposed six-year term does not apply to the Chief Justice holding office at the time the Bill comes into effect, the Speaker said.
The Speaker also informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that the Judicature Amendment Bill can be passed by a simple majority in Parliament.
The Supreme Court's determinations were communicated to Parliament by the Speaker today.
