{"id":82323,"date":"2023-07-11T00:54:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T04:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=82323"},"modified":"2023-07-12T00:40:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T04:40:27","slug":"mp-sarath-weerasekeseras-recent-statement-in-parliament-on-7-july-2023-is-an-unfounded-brazen-attack-on-the-judiciary-and-the-social-fabric-of-this-country-states-bar-association-of-sri-l","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=82323","title":{"rendered":"MP Sarath Weerasekesera\u2019s Recent Statement in Parliament on 7 July 2023 is an unfounded, brazen attack on the Judiciary and the social fabric of this Country states Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL)"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n(Text of Bar Association of Sri Lanka L statement titled \u2018Upholding the Rule of Law and safeguarding the independence of the judiciary\u2019 and signed by BASL President Kaushalya Nawaratne and BASL Secretary Isuru Balapatabendi)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) re-affirms its commitment to upholding the Rule of Law and safeguarding the Independence of the judiciary, in light of recent trend of pressure being exerted over the Judiciary that would potentially threaten and undermine these important principles.<\/p>\n

The BASL is deeply concerned of the growing trend of members of Parliament, exploiting parliamentary privilege, by making statements in Parliament, for matters which are sub judice. <\/p>\n

Specifically, we find the recent statement by Sarath Weerasekesera MP in Parliament, on the 7th of July 2023, currently circulating in social media platforms, as an unfounded, brazen attack on the Judiciary and the social fabric of this Country.<\/p>\n

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The BASL is of the view that the Judiciary should be allowed to operate independently, free from external pressures, threats or any interference, for a vibrant democracy to exist.<\/p>\n

In an international view point the United Nations Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary, inter alia, states:<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong>\tThe independence of the judiciary shall be guaranteed by the State and enshrined in the Constitution or the law of the country. It is the duty of all governmental and other institutions to respect and observe the independence of the Judiciary
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\n2.<\/strong>\tThe Judiciary shall decide matters before them impartially, on the basis of facts and in accordance with the law, without any restrictions, improper influences, inducements, pressures, threats or interferences, direct or Indirect, from any quarter or for any reason.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the BASL is of the view that it is the duty of the government and the Opposition to respect and observe the independence of the judiciary, and any interference in the judicial process, sets a dangerous precedent, which must be strongly condemned.<\/p>\n

<em>Kaushalya Nawaratne
\n President BASL<\/p>\n

Isuru Balapatabendi:
\n Secretary BASL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Courtesy:The Island <\/em><\/p>\n

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(Text of Bar Association of Sri Lanka L statement titled \u2018Upholding the Rule of Law and safeguarding the independence of the judiciary\u2019 and signed by BASL President Kaushalya Nawaratne and BASL Secretary Isuru Balapatabendi) The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) re-affirms its commitment to upholding the Rule of Law and safeguarding the Independence of …<\/p>\n

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