THE COUP DE GRACE ON THE COUP D’ETAT?
Since 26 October, virtually every gambit and calculation of the instigators of the Sri Lankan constitutional coup have failed. Initially, they relied on the element of surprise to cover up the illegality…
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Professor Ratnajeevan Hoole: The Election Commission Believes the President Violated the Constitution
All three members of Sri Lanka’s Election Commission (EC) believe that President Maithripala Sirisena violated the constitution when he issued a Proclamation to dissolve Parliament and called for elections, according to Professor…
Multiple Legal Challenges to Presidential Proclamation on Dissolving Parliament
At least 10 petitions challenging the Presidential proclamation to dissolve Parliament and call for general elections were filed before the Supreme Court on November 12. Among the respondents were political parties, members…
No Constitution = No Democracy: A Statement by 900 Sri Lankan Students on #CoupLK
The first unconstitutional transfer of power in Sri Lanka’s post-independence history occurred two weeks ago. On November 9, the constitution was breached yet again in an attempt to consolidate that coup. President…
On Dissolution of Parliament
Featured image by Raisa Wickrematunge There is speculation that Parliament will be dissolved. Arguments have been made for and against the right of the President to dissolve Parliament at will, at any…
Taking A Stand
On November 4, 2018, a group of people gathered at the Liberty roundabout in Kollupitiya. For some, it was their fifth day of standing in protest. Following news that President Maithripala Sirisena…