ABSTRACT
Post-independence Sri Lanka has witnessed a spate of constitutional and legislative reforms with significant implications for the structure of the State, fundamental rights, and the rule of law. Identity politics and Sri Lanka's history of activism have shaped such moments though questions also loom with the process and long-term implications. On the constitutional front, the 1978 Constitution witnessed the passage of 21 amendments. Laws and their implementation have also compounded an executive-heavy governance model with implications for democracy and reconciliation in Sri Lanka. The chapter discusses recent moments in relation to Sri Lanka's constitutional and legal landscape and issues to consider in a post-war and pandemic context.
