Stripping civic rights: UNP says it's for Court to decide

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UNP MP S.M. Marikkar said yesterday the order to strip politicians of their civic rights should be decided by court and not by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) or any other party for that matter.

He told a news conference that political parties should not involve themselves in legal matters and highlighted the fact that the good governance government had upheld the independence of the judiciary.

Commenting on a statement made by State Minister Dilan Perera that the SLFP would not leave room for the stripping of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa's civic rights, Mr. Marikkar said stripping a person of his civic rights did not depend on the state minister or on any political party.

“There is time to strip Mr. Rajapaksa of his civic rights. But action should be first taken against the culprits identified by PRECIFAC as having misappropriated public funds,” he said.

The MP said if the High Court convicted any politician and sentenced him or her to a six-month jail term he or she would not be allowed to contest any election or vote for seven years. (Ajith Siriwardana)

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Comments - 14

Citizen Silva Saturday, 03 February 2018 04:22 PM

These guys in UNP are so stupid they are digging their own graves (voter backlash) One after the other!

Ceylon Saturday, 03 February 2018 04:25 PM

Not only civic rights but bring back $ 18 billion plus money looted from people.its a must to do national service.if sirisena,ranil dont do it,expell all traitors and impliment the law.

Chandrapala Saturday, 03 February 2018 04:32 PM

I thought it is for maggots to decide. Good to know that Courts will have a role.

Jude Saturday, 03 February 2018 04:38 PM

So tell your party guys to shut up

Martin Milton Saturday, 03 February 2018 04:42 PM

Mr Marikkar is absolutely right. The High Court needs to give their judgement on who should go to jail and who should be stripped of their Civic Rights if need be.Politicians - Hands OFF! MM

Kanthi Saturday, 03 February 2018 04:42 PM

Enough is enough. I am cant wait till Feb 10.

Amanda Saturday, 03 February 2018 06:18 PM

Should have been done long time ago. Only way to weed out corrupt politicians are through special courts to be setup to hear mega frauds. via DM Android App

Buddhi Perera Saturday, 03 February 2018 06:20 PM

Marikkar must be worrying about his "bond pals"

CITIZEN Saturday, 03 February 2018 06:21 PM

Mr Marikkar, it is better you study the Standing Orders and Parliamentary procedures. It is not like calling somebody a "pickpocket" when you voice your views on matters like this. To strip a sitting member of Parliament you have to introduce a Motion, to Disenfranchise an MP and this must be passes with the required majority. Know your facts b4 u throw ur 2cents worth!

Ajith Jinasena Saturday, 03 February 2018 09:23 PM

He has only 75% left. Have pity on him.

Park Sunday, 04 February 2018 05:28 AM

Knowing Dilan has legal cases against him, for President Sirisena to get on to the same platform as Dilan begs the question, is the President truly interested in wiping out Bribery and Corruption?

dd Sunday, 04 February 2018 06:21 AM

THIS FOUL MOUTH IS NOW OPENED AGAIN. IT IS SMELLING!

Sunil Sunday, 04 February 2018 08:01 AM

After robbing the hard-earned EPF contributions of the Sri Lankan workers and plundering the wealth of the nation, do you still call this a "good governance" government. We can't wait until Feb 10 th to show how good you are.

SAM Monday, 05 February 2018 10:21 AM

Vote wisely as the EPF share had been plundered since the last regime and the present had done nothing to punish them but do the same. So all all the crooks should be punished.

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