The “Judicature (Amendment)” Bill was passed with amendments in Parliament today.

This Bill was presented on the 6^th of March 2018 by the Hon. Minister of Justice. It amends the Judicature Act, No. 2 of 1978. The Determination of the Supreme Court in regard of the Bill was announced to the House by the Hon. Speaker on the 03^rd of April 2018.

This makes provisions for a Permanent High Court at Bar to try, hear and determine the trials of the offences specified in the Sixth Schedule of the Act.

 Background note