The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Mahanuwara· 17 December 2024 ·Debate: Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01)

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Mrs. Chamindranee Kiriella clarified her legal qualifications in response to Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara’s remarks, stating that while both had passed Barrister examinations, he had not completed the required one-year training to appear in UK courts. She said that because she had completed that training, she was entitled to use the title “Attorney-at-Law.”

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¶ 01 …“Barrister” is the title I have used. Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara also said he is a Barrister. But I must say, although he passed the Barrister exams, since he did not undergo one year of training, he cannot appear in any UK court. I, having completed that training, have that ability. Therefore, I believe I can use the title “Attorney-at-Law.”

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 17 December 2024 ·No. 1734685396083959 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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