PC recommends five for HRC

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The Parliamentary Council which was formed under the 18th Amendment of the Constitution has nominated five names for the establishment of the Human Rights Commission.

The names nominated for the Human Rights Commission are, Commission Chairman Justice Priyantha Perera, Former IGP Anandarajah, Dr. Bernard Soysa, Former Government Analyst Dr. Ananda Mendis and former South East University Chancellor Dr. Jezima Ismail.

The Parliamentary Council consists of the Prime Minster, the Speaker of Parliament, the Opposition leader and Parliamentarians A.H. M Azwar, D. M. Swaminathan who were each nominated by the Opposition leader and the Prime Minster.

The members of the opposition were however not present at this discussion. (Rifthi Ali)

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Yehiya-Doha Saturday, 12 February 2011 12:39 PM

Not a fruitful team.

prk Saturday, 12 February 2011 01:07 PM

JHU will not be pleased with this??

Wara Saturday, 12 February 2011 01:51 PM

I nominate Dr Silva from Kelaniya

Somarathne Saturday, 12 February 2011 01:52 PM

As the majority is appointed by Government nominees it is interesting to c the outcome of this commission!

pandula Saturday, 12 February 2011 01:58 PM

Ela Ela One nominee was famous for a relationship with Sri Lankas most famous drug dealer.

Sam Jayah Sunday, 13 February 2011 02:56 AM

Our Honourable Dr. Mervyn Silva should definitely be in the panel, irrespective of his position as a cabinet minister.

Calm Sunday, 13 February 2011 02:16 PM

No good for the people will come from this government appointed commission. Only a waste of public funds.

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