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The Ministry of Justice is to present a bill amending the Criminal Procedure court shortly to allow the Police to detain a suspect for 48 hours instead of the 24 specified by the Criminal Procedure Code prior to producing suspects before a magistrate.Mayu Saturday, 02 June 2012 06:32 AM
Learn from Singapore Minister while he is there!
BlindSide Saturday, 02 June 2012 08:53 AM
Does this matter when the white van is action. This was brought up during the BBC interview and there was no answer.
sangeetha Saturday, 02 June 2012 08:58 AM
More TORTURE TIME...way to go Sri Lanka. Way to go.
Faleel Saturday, 02 June 2012 09:19 AM
Finally, a sensible move. Hope for further straight action regarding criminals.
kapa Saturday, 02 June 2012 10:26 AM
within 24 hours of custody, suspects ended up in hospitals and morgues. Within 48? Damn ..surely 6 feet under without a postmortem.
Supun Perera Saturday, 02 June 2012 11:45 AM
Not a surprise, when you live in a corrupt, lawless Banana Republic. When citizens have no faith in the politicised Police Force and the Justice system, it is like living in hell.
Vendetta Saturday, 02 June 2012 12:23 PM
Not to be the one who defends the government, but I believe this Bill has its merits. True enough it can increase the time limit that the police tortures, but what we must understand is that the police tortures to get information more quickly due to the short span of only 24 hours to work with. Furthermore within 24 hours getting a magistrate, contacting family members etc becomes virtually impossible. But this window is probably widened by a 48 hour limit. Eases the pressure on the Police as well.
So like I said, possibly this bill has its merits.
hansan Saturday, 02 June 2012 01:09 PM
Are these moves coming after UN order , But brining out by the UNP men supported by MR. These are the nomal civil society law for the people , But it was ignored and shame fullyinterducing due to Pressure from Clinton to our yes man GL.
Sam Saturday, 02 June 2012 01:32 PM
More important is to allow an attorney to be allowed to be with and advise the 'suspect' before and during interrogation. No interrogation should be allowed without the immediate presence of an attorney if the 'suspect' or his family demands same.
What? Saturday, 02 June 2012 03:41 PM
The rule of law would demand that the suspect--no matter what--has legal representation from the moment he enters custody.
deva Saturday, 02 June 2012 08:19 PM
good way to earn money for the so called law portector.
Naman Saturday, 02 June 2012 09:12 PM
In Sri Lanka, there are different types of criminals. The ONE who supports the government is free to carry on with his/hers activities.
If you are against the government even if you have NOT done any criminal activities,you will be the target for the white van---tortured and murdered.
Suspects should be treated as innocent until proven otherwise.
Ram Perera Saturday, 02 June 2012 10:51 PM
I agree with SamIf no questioning is to take place unless a family member or a lawyer i present it is welcome. Further the suspect must be produced before a Magistrate within 24 hours and Police must seek another 24 hour extention. If done properly that may save the suspect from assault.
Ram
kira Sunday, 03 June 2012 12:26 AM
"Too late Thousands of rupees short" All way's late.
Calistus Jayatilleke Sunday, 03 June 2012 06:07 AM
Considering the things that happen inside a Police station within a matter of 24-hours currently, one dreads to think the consequences of keeping a suspect for twice that time. Double Trouble!
Richardson Sunday, 03 June 2012 10:17 PM
You guys can get away with bribes,Others get more torture time.
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