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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today said that it had given two weeks to Attorney-at-Law Sugandhika Fernando to produce the evidence to prove her allegations against the Judiciary.

BASL Chairman U. R. de Silva PC said BASL’s attention was directed to a statement made by Ms. Fernando last month, where she referred to the injustice caused by some officials of the Judiciary and the Police.

He said, though she had made such a remark, she had not complained to the BASL about such incidents.

Mr. de Silva said the BASL had written to Ms Fernando on April 26, informing her it would take necessary legal action against the wrongdoers irrespective of their positions, if Ms. Fernando could provide evidence to support her claims.

“We do not say that any of the officers are perfect. But criticizing everyone at random can lead to a collapse in the jurisdiction and the rule of law,” he said. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)


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  • Logan Tuesday, 01 May 2018 08:43 PM

    Was she targeted by the Police when they caught her over speeding after she made statements against some including the Police ?

    Jude Wednesday, 02 May 2018 10:39 AM

    Well, most likely the lady lawyer have a Hidden Agenda!!??

    malij Wednesday, 02 May 2018 01:13 PM

    To cover their nakedness BASL are willing to sacrifice their own.

    malij Wednesday, 02 May 2018 01:15 PM

    Shame on you BASL. Even three wheel drivers are been compelled to issue a receipt for services rendered. Why? You think you are untouchables??

    Sonali Wednesday, 02 May 2018 02:39 PM

    "But criticizing everyone at random can lead to a collapse in the jurisdiction and the rule of law,” Mr U R. I hope U R not joking. What more is their to collapse? You lawyers are a bunch of vermin. Period. This is not "criticizing everyone at random". This is everyone of you and I speak through experience

    daya weerasinghe Wednesday, 02 May 2018 03:12 PM

    Stupid country ... go after the messenger....because they don`t like the message....!!!

    kumar Thursday, 03 May 2018 05:30 AM

    She had given solid examples naming personnel and instances of serious violations sufficient to commence investigation. However BASL seems to intimidate the complainant and thereby protect those who shame the judiciary and the legal profession by stripping justice. What is targeted is the system and therefore a complaint is not needed.Even the Penal code provide for inquiry without a complaint.

    Concerned Lawyer Wednesday, 09 May 2018 09:16 AM

    Your news item presented by Thilanka Kanakaratna cased some anxiety in that the lady lawyer has been requested to “provide evidence to support her claims” EVIDENCE is what is given under oath and recorded in a Court of Law. I do believe what has been called for are the PRIMARY FACTS which are within the knowledge of the lady.A Concerned Lawyer


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