Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Chief Justice Murdu Fernando has underscored the need for legal renewal amidst rising public concerns about the legal system in an evolving society.

Addressing the inaugural session of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) Legal Symposium 2025, Chief Justice Murdu Fernando, emphasized the importance of ethical integrity, constitutional values, and collaborative legal development in steering Sri Lanka towards a "Just Republic."

This was the first Legal Symposium of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka held after the assumption of office by Rajeev Amarasuriya as the President of the Association.

In her keynote address, the Chief Justice urged the continued commitment from the BASL in advancing justice, describing the ...