Chief Justice Is Grateful To The Bar
“The Chief Justice is grateful that the members of the Bar have unanimously agreed that the proceedings against her have been conducted devoid of the principles of natural justice and without affording her a fair hearing, and that they have called upon a cessation of these proceedings unless these principles are adhered to.” say CJ’s lawyers.
We publish below the full statement;
Media Release on behalf of the Chief Justice on today’s Bar Association meeting
The unanimous resolution passed by the General Membership of the Bar Association today vindicates the position of the Chief Justice as to the attempt to impeach her by a procedure devoid of fairness and without adhering to the basic principles of natural justice.
Today’s General Meeting brought together nearly 3000 lawyers from Sri Lanka- the largest ever gathering of the legal profession in Sri Lanka. The Chief Justice is humbled by the fact that so many lawyers have gathered together to express their commitment to safeguard the independence of the judiciary of Sri Lanka. She is also moved by the deep commitment of the members of the legal profession- including the junior members of the profession. She is encouraged by their commitment to justice and fair play.
The Chief Justice is grateful that the members of the Bar have unanimously agreed that the proceedings against her have been conducted devoid of the principles of natural justice and without affording her a fair hearing, and that they have called upon a cessation of these proceedings unless these principles are adhered to.
Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake remains committed towards her efforts in ensuring that judges in Sri Lanka
are able to perform their functions without interference and with sufficient safeguards that will protect
their independence.
are able to perform their functions without interference and with sufficient safeguards that will protect
their independence.
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