“Those elected to parliament have a heavy burden and we can only hope that good counsel will prevail,” said President’s Counsel Geoffrey Alagaratnam, noting that parliament plays an important role as it represents the citizenry more so than the president – especially in light of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.
“In the light of someone putting himself or herself forward as a representative of the public, it is crucial that the people understand the drivers behind that particular individual,” said Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) Executive Director Asoka Obeyesekere in the lead-up to the 5 August general election.
THE BIG PICTURE
On a special edition of LMDtv on election day, President’s Counsel and former Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL)
BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER
The Government hopes to reopen the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake by the end of September
MICROCOSM
Sri Lanka is among the latest destinations to receive the Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel & Tourism Council
