Gazette issued amending rules on attire of women Attorneys

Colombo (News 1st) - An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued amending the rules on the attire of Judges and Attorneys-at-Law as follows:

"(1) The attire of women Attorneys-at-Law shall be as follows:

           (a) Saree and jacket in white, black, off-white, grey or mauve; or

           (b) Black trouser with white blouse and black coat and shoes; or
  
           (c) Black skirt with white blouse and black coat and shoes.

(2) (a) The length of the trouser, referred to in paragraph (b) of sub-rule (1) shall be to the ankle.

           (b) The length of the skirt referred to in paragraph (c) of sub-rule (1) shall fall below the knee when seated.

           (c) The blouse referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c) of sub-rule (1) shall be high necked and long sleeved.’’

The amendments are as per Extraordinary Gazette number 2325/44 issued on March 30, 2023.