ATTACK ON JSC SECRETARY: BASL EXPECT IMPARTIAL, INDEPENDENT INQUIRY

Investigations into the assault on the secretary of Judicial Service Commission (JSC) have to be impartial and independent, says the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka Wijedasa Rajapakse.

The Bar Association gathered yesterday (13) to discuss action that needs to be taken regarding the incident, which had prompted accusations of a tension between the Executive and Judiciary.

It was discussed during the meeting that no pressure should be exerted on the independence of the judiciary and that it should be devoid of intervention by any party, Rajapaksa said.

The President’s Counsel and MP added that it was also decided that they would meet the Chief Justice to discuss the matter and that a letter will be forwarded to the President.