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Legal Officers’ Association defends AG

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The Legal Officers’ Association of the Attorney General’s Department has raised concerns about what it describes as factually incorrect and misleading media reports surrounding legal advice issued by the Attorney General on 27 January.

In a statement released Wednesday, the association emphasized that the decision to discharge three suspects was made after thoroughly reviewing all material facts and legal considerations.

It stressed that proper procedures were followed, and that neither political nor public opinion influenced the Attorney General’s decision.

“The hallmark of an independent Attorney General’s Department is making decisions without regard to political repercussions or public approval,” the statement read, underlining the department’s commitment to upholding the law impartially.

The association expressed full confidence in the Attorney General and the involved officers, reaffirming their dedication to exercising independent professional judgment.

The statement also warned that any attempts to remove the Attorney General from office would face opposition.

The statement was signed by Tashya Gajanayake, acting secretary of the Legal Officers’ Association.

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