"If a perception is created that there is court packing, bench fixing, it's not good for the country.

Enabling remote evidence either upon the request of parties or on the court's own motion.

Government has said the move was to ensure justice faster, to solve millions of dragged legal cases

The bills will subsequently be tabled in Parliament for approval.

"So that those courts can obtain the services of experienced and knowledgeable judges," Jayatissa told reporters.

Urging the administration to instead address lingering appellate court vacancies and consult stakeholders

The prison population has surged to 41,000, exceeding the system's capacity of 11,000 inmates, he told reporters,

President also blames certain bank managers for the illegal dollar outflow

Opposition MPs argued that the present need is direct help in forensics from international entities

"Likely to be viewed by the public as a blatant attempt to interfere with the judiciary"