BASL Expresses Grave Concern Over President’s Remarks on Judiciary • Sri Lanka Brief
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Opposition seeks debate on Executive interference in Judiciary
A proposal prepared under the instructions of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, requesting a debate to condemn alleged interference by the Executive in the Judiciary, was today handed over to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne. The proposal was handed over by Opposition Chief Organizer Gayantha Karunathilaka, together with Deputy Organizers J.C. Alawathuwala and Ajith P. Perera, and other Opposition MPs. The proposal calls for an urgent adjournment …
BASL Expresses Grave Concern Over President’s Remarks on Judiciary • Sri Lanka Brief
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed grave concern over remarks made by the President at the recent May Day Rally, referring to a judicial decision due to be delivered on 25 May 2026, in which he stated that the audience would be able to applaud the decision upon its delivery. In a statement issued in this regard, the BASL noted that the tenor of the President’s remarks is open to the suggestion of interference with the judicial…
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) emphasizes that the independence of the judiciary is the foundation of democracy and its protection is an essential factor in ensuring the rule of law. The association has stated this in a special statement. The Bar Association expresses its deep concern regarding a statement made by the President at the May Day rally. The President has expressed his views on a court decision scheduled to be delivered on M…
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has issued a statement regarding the statement made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at a recent May Day rally.
President’s May Day statement may erode public confidence in the judiciary – BASL
The BASL yesterday (05) said that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s May Day statement, regarding an impending judicial decision, may erode public confidence in the Judiciary. The Text of the BASL statement: “An independent judiciary stands as the bedrock of a vibrant and enduring democracy, safeguarding the rule of law and ensuring that justice prevails without fear or favour. The Preamble of the Constitution of the Republic provides that the…
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