• Proposes withdrawal of Online Safety Bill and introduction of a new one

By Lakmal Sooriyagoda   

The SJB Lawyers Federation has announced its intention to present 117 proposals for substantial legal reforms aimed at bringing about a systemic change and introducing rationality to governance.  

President of the SJB Lawyers Federation, President’s Counsel Upul Jayasuriya, informed the media that the proposed laws would focus on family politics, suggesting that siblings of politicians should not enter politics until a cooling-off period after those already holding political office retire.  

 Jayasuriya emphasized that family members would be prohibited from entering into any government contracts while an immediate family member holds a political office.  

The President of the SJB Lawyers’ Federation also announced plans to withdraw the draconian Online Safety Bill and introduce a new bill under the SJB government to safeguard the rights of women and children online.    “These 117 proposals aim to bring rationality to governance. We cannot allow the protection of wrongdoers when they come to power. It is crucial to safeguard the judiciary and appoint honest judges to such positions,” Jayasuriya added.