Law related to Contempt of Court to be amended : Bandula

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The Law Commission of Sri Lanka has studied the matter and prepared preliminary drafts with a view to introducing appropriate laws

By Sandun A Jayasekera

Consequent to the recent criticism on punishments meted out to convicts on the offence, the government has decided to amend the law related to Contempt of Court, Government spokesman, Media, Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

He said the offence of contempt of court has not been defined in Sri Lanka and there is no clear and uniform procedure for hearing and adjudicating such cases. “As a result it is difficult to identify the limits of interference in the justice process and the limits on the right to freedom of expression. Therefore, it seems appropriate to reconsider this rule when considering cases related to contempt of court, that have been severely criticized recently, minister Gunawardana stressed.

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European Saturday, 30 July 2022 08:13 AM

Ask your friends China and Russia for an example. They have very clear "laws" about the limits on the right of freedom and expression.

Citizen k Saturday, 30 July 2022 08:15 AM

Where were you this many years?

maha Saturday, 30 July 2022 08:28 AM

Must be removed and protect freedom right of expressions. Also need some screening process for judges who violet principles of Law.

Demuni Uduwara Sunday, 31 July 2022 05:25 AM

An immediate threat to face whilst country is being worsened !

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