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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), during their special general meeting this morning passed three resolutions including one to refrain from officially welcoming any new Chief Justice appointed on the basis of a vacancy created by wrongful impeachment, BASL President Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa said.

Speaking at a media briefing held following the BASL meeting this morning, Mr. Rajapakshe also announced the two other resolutions, which he stated were unanimously passed during the meeting held today.

Among the other two resolutions passed at the BASL meeting today are:
•    In consideration of the  speech made by the President on December 11, in which he stated the Parliamentary Special Committee report of the impeachment against the Chief Justice will be evaluated through an independent committee, we  urge the President to reconsider the impeachment motion

•    In the event where the President, the Speaker or the MPs who are signatories to the impeachment motion decide to proceed with it further, we urge them to take necessary measures to formulate and enact procedural laws with regard to the removal of judges of the superior courts while guaranteeing a fair trial that adheres to principals of natural justice before further proceedings are taken on the said impeachment.
 

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  • Thomas Monday, 17 December 2012 03:48 AM

    In Sri Lanka, there are people with democratic views and wish to stand for Justice. It is Praiseworthy that BSAL stood by the natural justice and upheld the constitution of the land. Cheers

    Bonda Saturday, 15 December 2012 05:04 PM

    It looks like we can see some fireworks. and what happened in Pakstan may happen here too. Arab spring to Arabs WASANTHA KAALAYA FOR US.

    bibma Saturday, 15 December 2012 05:09 PM

    You are not like srelfish Doctors.We are proud of you

    Fareedah M Saturday, 15 December 2012 06:02 PM

    The opposition, many professions and media cannot come and support due to the fact that restrictions and injunctions have been brought earlier, time to restore the rights of employees and media .

    ampare son Saturday, 15 December 2012 07:11 PM

    What will happen modawansa and big mouth dentist.

    dass Saturday, 15 December 2012 07:17 PM

    Good reply to the PSC ( Pavement Sellers Committe)

    Muhammad Sunday, 16 December 2012 12:00 AM

    We have developed ? General public as well as professionnel bold to express their views. Very good change. via DM Android App

    Prasad Sunday, 16 December 2012 12:51 AM

    Hewa, after all you stil cant understand Rupawahini? If you want to news read Daily mirror (real media) and please dont waste your time on Rupawahini (this is laundry not a media)
    Thank you Daily Mirror

    Prasad Sunday, 16 December 2012 12:54 AM

    Dave, I feel sorry for you man, you are blind, and great boot licker. Now it is time to think of our mother land. Open your eyes and looks around. See the truth please.

    tnuwara Sunday, 16 December 2012 07:44 AM

    do not go silent into that good night.
    Rage, Rage, against the dying of the light.

    Jagath Leanage Sunday, 16 December 2012 09:23 AM

    Sir,
    Good luck. All the best.

    sathis Sunday, 16 December 2012 10:21 AM

    Now people realized there is no difference between parliament members and juridical members. No disciplinary at all, intentions are same

    Sandu Sunday, 16 December 2012 04:21 PM

    Because of people like dave, today we are suffering like this

    Hiru-Nikan Monday, 17 December 2012 02:53 AM

    Whoooo, says so!

    pathi Saturday, 15 December 2012 04:51 PM

    please form a part and contest in next presidential election,
    party should include cj,sf,former cj and good unp people

    raviraj Monday, 17 December 2012 03:51 AM

    people always take decisions on which side they support and not what is prescribed by law, that is what has caused the problem

    raviraj Monday, 17 December 2012 03:53 AM

    and let me remind Dave the people who pull down governments includes the judiciary, who are not elected but elect or pull down govt.

    Jayantha Monday, 17 December 2012 04:19 AM

    Dear Dave,
    Are you talking through your .. or do you eat s...

    mohamed asfar Monday, 17 December 2012 04:37 AM

    law is clear. CJ was found guilty. why not send her home ? oh... president have a doubt on the select committee report ? then the guilty verdict must be set aside.

    Roshan Monday, 17 December 2012 04:40 AM

    Fighters were bribed by the Govt.

    Kinithullah M.H Monday, 17 December 2012 04:45 AM

    These guys are idiots, behaving like monkeys. They have passed a resolution about a new CJ, even before a new CJ is appointed.
    If a new CJ is appointed, these idiots cannot do anything about it. The new CJ will not require BASL's welcome or ther "mal maala".
    This is just a political game, trying to score political points.

    anura Monday, 17 December 2012 04:47 AM

    Wijedasa Rajapaksa has hijacked the bar association. Wijedasa had brought politics to this professional body of lawyers and honest lawyers have no say now .Shame on you Wijedasa. Resign immediately without ruining this professional body.

    Jayantha Monday, 17 December 2012 06:34 AM

    Who hijacked the justice within mother Sri Lanka?
    Are they resigining?
    Will they ever resign?
    Do they have consciousness?

    Upul Monday, 17 December 2012 07:13 AM

    No it is BASIL and his family!

    richardson Monday, 17 December 2012 09:28 AM

    Eyata Ara sudu thoppiya denna epa.

    Kinithullah M.H Monday, 17 December 2012 12:07 PM

    Well said Anura. Wijedasa is not fit to be a lawyer. He is just a corrupt and useless politician.

    Kinithullah M.H Monday, 17 December 2012 12:08 PM

    Anna kiwwa malli, ela, ela.

    varuna Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:51 AM

    don't try to become a hench man to government. if you don't have a back bone to tel that government is wrong, shut up and let other people to do it.

    GSK Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:07 AM

    Great!! Happy, this is what we should do for any injustice... The jokers should understand its not easy to touch Judiciary !!

    dave Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:11 AM

    Guys you are going to make big big problem for Sri Lanka.
    Few people like you, going be against people elected government. You better remember you guys are not elected by people. You guys are officials appointed by the government of Sri Lanka.
    Please do not make pave the way to chaiosious situation in Sri Lanka.
    If government is wrong, please let the people to take decision.

    aroosh Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:10 AM

    well done you are real proffessionals

    kaputakukula Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:15 AM

    On the right track. Yeah! Go forward BASL. You will harness the full support of the people who really love this island (no..no.. not the "branded patriots") but the true citizens.

    Fairose Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:16 AM

    Vow, great. Keep the fight on - Meet the dictators head-on. To save the country from disaster.

    Citizen Saturday, 15 December 2012 12:00 AM

    No way our goons oops (government) will have their way

    MaC Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:26 AM

    Does this mean new justice will be accepted by BASL ?
    Is it relevant now to pass these kinds of resolutions even before impeachment is brought in.
    It looks like BASL making the life easy for Government .

    James Saturday, 15 December 2012 12:00 AM

    Good move. Hats off BASL via DM Android App

    lasantha Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:37 AM

    @ dave who said its people selected government. i herd somebody say its fish market.

    Minister Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:40 AM

    We, ordinary people of this country commend your bold decision gentlemen. Rise up against the injustice. We will back you.

    Minister Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:42 AM

    @ Dave. Yes it is people who select the governments and also who pull them down from the power in case they go against the aspirations of the people. This is what it is happening now.

    varuna Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:50 AM

    people will be guided by them. don't try to be a hench man of the government. if you don't have a back bone to say that the government is wrong. keep silent and let those people who has back bone to do their duty for the motherland.

    hewa Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:06 AM

    RUPAWAAHINEE BREAKING NEWS IS JUST OPPOSITE TO THIS .....

    Imran Hussein Saturday, 15 December 2012 08:56 AM

    Brilliant. Keep going. Lets teachthe nitwits a lesson who otherwise think they are some kinds of giants.

    Namal PavithraN Saturday, 15 December 2012 09:14 AM

    No Monkey business this time around for the Government Juntas, enough is enough. ( we are very upset the way those PSC people (allegedly have) treated the CJ)

    dave Saturday, 15 December 2012 12:41 PM

    O.K. Thanks,
    Let us wait for next Election Result.
    I hope you will be very will remembered me when you will become like a dog with rooling your tail to hide some where.

    Yuri Saturday, 15 December 2012 02:05 PM

    People eleccted Thugs by self voting system

    jenandra Saturday, 15 December 2012 02:20 PM

    who is running the country ?? Is it BASL??????

    Kris Saturday, 15 December 2012 02:35 PM

    This is not a people elected government, they elected them selves through computer jilmart

    Surain Saturday, 15 December 2012 02:42 PM

    dave have you crossed your wires. there is a repair shop. at least now onward dont try to point wrong as right.

    Ryan Saturday, 15 December 2012 02:46 PM

    We saw how the resolution was passed and then it was fighting all around, is that resolutio

    Shani Saturday, 15 December 2012 03:52 PM

    Only one sided resolution. Why didn't BASL president go for a vote count? Instead by force passes the resolution??

    wijebahu Saturday, 15 December 2012 03:56 PM

    hooray, this is the first ever significant challenge faced by the almighty rulers who think they are invisible and unconquerable.

    Thomas Saturday, 15 December 2012 03:59 PM

    This is the way to fight this despot

    Vincent Saturday, 15 December 2012 04:26 PM

    CONGRADULATIONS! WELL DONE! dont retreat - justice and truth will win. Our one desire is to see an imparticial juduciary that cannot be bought over by the executive nor by the people. We feel so relieved that for once in this decade truth and justice have been delivered. Keep fighting! YOu will be amased at the majority that will support you -


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