Ousted CJ asked to appear before Bribery Commission

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Ousted Chief Justice Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake was requested to be present before the Commission to Investigate Bribery and Corruption on March 18.

Meanwhile the Lawyers Collective, who vociferously defended the ousted Chief Justice said the government has started ‘it’s much practiced witch hunts of those who do not submit’ to them

“Under the prevailing situation where politicization of all public institutions at all levels is prevalent, we are of the considered view that the government has started its much practiced witch hunts of those who do not submit to the dictates of the government” the collective said.

The collective went on to say that the intolerance of dissent and the cramping of space for diversity is a feature of the current regime

“The intolerance of dissent and not leaving any space for diversity is the trade mark of those in power. The loss of confidence of the legal fraternity and the public on public institutions is therefore justified. In that context, we are of the view that the government has started its persecution of CJ Shirani Bandaranayake for her courageous stand to challenge the Impeachment” they said.

The collective also urged the government to respect the rights of its citizens

“We also urge the Government and all its institutions to respect the right of the citizens of the country to dissent and to enjoy the fundamental rights enshrined in the constitution before it reaches dangerous proportions” they said. (Hafeel Farisz)

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MagodisThuma Wednesday, 13 March 2013 08:22 AM

Stand up for your Rights...!
Don't give up the Fight...!

Hettiarachchi Wednesday, 13 March 2013 08:23 AM

They should first start with the royal family and memkbersw of the Cabinet.

Ism Wednesday, 13 March 2013 08:40 AM

Many many good examples from our president & his families
Ministers, M P s, who are holy came from devil. C J don't understand this why?why?why?

padma Wednesday, 13 March 2013 08:55 AM

Law should be equal to all corruptions even not only schoolgirl coconut case also helping hambanthota cheque case.

Thomas Wednesday, 13 March 2013 09:14 AM

After effect of the clash with MR

Nodrog Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10:20 AM

Damn right. Those people have stolen enough to last several generations and they want to act self-righteous and go after small potatoes.

Saliya Wickremasuriya Thursday, 14 March 2013 12:00 AM

With due respect I ask Her Ladyship to not give up Her fight for justice. via DM Android App

Rohana Thursday, 14 March 2013 05:15 AM

This is a good opportunity for her to prove her innocence, PSC didn't allow her to reply.

gulflad Thursday, 14 March 2013 07:17 AM

This is very unfair to disgrace her.

A joseph Thursday, 14 March 2013 12:50 PM

She will end up in jail like sarth .god bless srilanka

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