President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a discussion with the Attorney General and officials from the Attorney General’s Department at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday (06).
President Disanayake highlighted the critical responsibility of the Attorney General’s Department to restore public confidence in the judicial system.
He further stressed that public perception regarding political interference must be transformed to ensure trust in the legal process.
During the discussion, the President emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among all institutions working towards the effective enforcement of the law.
The President reiterated the government’s commitment to avoiding any actions that could erode public expectations.
He assured that efforts are being made to re-establish confidence in the justice system and restore the principles of fairness and equity in the eyes of the people.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratne, Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe PC, along with several officials from the Attorney General’s Department.
Lasantha murder case
The Attorney General’s Department faced public backlash after Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe informed the Director of the Criminal Investigations Department that legal proceedings would not continue against three key suspects in the Lasantha Wickrematunga murder case.
One of the core promises made by President Dissanayake led National People’s Power (NPP) government was to uphold the rule of law and deliver justice for these heinous crimes. Media and civil rights activists highlight that allowing the release of suspects in this case would be a blatant betrayal of the President’s pledge.
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