Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reforms hands over report to the Speaker

The Committee of Public Representations on Constitutional Reforms appointed by Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe to seek public opinion on the proposed constitutional reforms handed over its report to the Speaker of Parliament Wednesday.

The 20-member Committee, which began obtaining public suggestions for a new constitution on 18 January, also officially handed over the report to the public.

The Chairman of the Committee Attorney Lal Wijenayake addressing a media briefing said during the process of gathering oral and written views across the island the public mostly wanted significant reforms of democracy and national reconciliation.

“The most significant reforms the public wanted were the democratisation of the state and for national reconciliation. That was the common demand from the South to the North of this country,” he said.

“As to how it should be done the public have different views,” he added.

The Chairman further said the public strongly complained of the political culture in the country and they were highly critical of the parliament. 

The public has also criticised the public servants and called for complete restructuring of the public service.