BASL condemns interference in Judiciary

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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has unanimously adopted two resolutions condemning the interference in the Judiciary, the BASL President Wijedasa Rajapaksha said today.

He said the Bar Council at a meeting on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the interference in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and in the judiciary by the executive.

Meanwhile BASL Secretary Sanjaya Gamage told Daily Mirror that as a first step the BASL would meet the Chief Justice and discuss this matter.

Mr. Rajapaksha the resolution had also expressed solidarity with the all judges in the country for their commitment towards upholding the independence of the judiciary.

In another resolution, the BASL has been directed to appoint a panel of senior lawyers including the Presidents Counsel to look into the possibility of taking legal action against two state media institutions. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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Hal Sunday, 23 September 2012 12:33 PM

Time to shut the foul mouth in the state media. It is a disgrace, could be acceptable to a Banana Republic.

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Imran Hussein Sunday, 23 September 2012 01:40 PM

This Rajapakse cannot be trusted.
Honesty speaking we dont know who is on whos side.

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Lobo Sunday, 23 September 2012 02:26 PM

Its a disgrace and insult these things are happening. Hope HR will remain firm and carry on with his resolution.

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Sue Sunday, 23 September 2012 02:53 PM

At last....

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Matta Sunday, 23 September 2012 04:50 PM

Very good initiative Sir, You seem to be quite impartial in dealing with the matters

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Fair N Square Sunday, 23 September 2012 05:11 PM

why dont ya'll raise ur voice against innocent victims of power politics? case in pint the army major who was assaulted by the son of a politico...

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Calistus Jayatilleke Sunday, 23 September 2012 05:24 PM

A timely move, indeed, by the BASL before complete anarchy sets in the country with lawlessness by the ruling party politicians spreading to all spheres of life. It is high time the uneducated politicians are kept in their place.

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Cancer Monday, 24 September 2012 06:42 AM

People need fairness and the law should be equal to all citizens alike. The judiciary shouldn't be biased and should follow the book of law to the letter even if the case involves someone with high connections. Well done, it's a timely move!!

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