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Ahimsa Wickrematunge, daughter of the assassinated journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, has issued a letter to Anura B. Meddegoda, the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), questioning its inconsistent stance on controversial crimes that have remained unresolved over time. Her letter raises serious concerns about the BASL's response to the Attorney General’s handling of high-profile criminal cases and its commitment to justice.
She also references a public statement by Meddegoda, in which he claimed that the BASL stands at the forefront of defending human rights. However, Ahimsa questions the sincerity of this claim, emphasizing that justice has been consistently delayed for victims of politically sensitive cases.
Furthermore, she accuses the Attorney General’s office of failing to properly investigate her father’s murder, alleging that key evidence has been ignored and crucial witness testimonies sidelined. She condemns the use of distorted police reports and claims that judicial decisions have been made without comprehensive investigations.
A firm and consistent stance from the BASL in holding the Attorney General accountable for the failure to deliver justice.
Ahimsa’s Accusations Against BASL and the Attorney General
In her letter, Ahimsa highlights the Bar Association’s contradictory reactions to the Attorney General’s role in high-profile criminal cases. She points out that the BASL has taken strong public stances on certain legal matters but has failed to adequately address the continued delay in prosecuting those responsible for her father’s assassination.She also references a public statement by Meddegoda, in which he claimed that the BASL stands at the forefront of defending human rights. However, Ahimsa questions the sincerity of this claim, emphasizing that justice has been consistently delayed for victims of politically sensitive cases.
Furthermore, she accuses the Attorney General’s office of failing to properly investigate her father’s murder, alleging that key evidence has been ignored and crucial witness testimonies sidelined. She condemns the use of distorted police reports and claims that judicial decisions have been made without comprehensive investigations.
Calls for Accountability
Ahimsa Wickrematunge is calling for immediate action to address these judicial failures. In her letter, she demands:A firm and consistent stance from the BASL in holding the Attorney General accountable for the failure to deliver justice.
The initiation of impeachment proceedings against the Attorney General for undermining the rule of law.
A broader commitment from the BASL to advocate for victims of judicial mishandling, beyond just her father’s case.
She specifically highlights cases that have been mishandled or abandoned under the tenure of former Chief Justice Parinda Ranasinghe, insisting that the legal community must take a stronger stance in ensuring justice for all victims.
A broader commitment from the BASL to advocate for victims of judicial mishandling, beyond just her father’s case.
She specifically highlights cases that have been mishandled or abandoned under the tenure of former Chief Justice Parinda Ranasinghe, insisting that the legal community must take a stronger stance in ensuring justice for all victims.
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