Attorney General Requests Trial at Bar for Keheliya Rambukwella

The Attorney General has requested the Chief Justice to appoint three High Court judges to conduct a trial at bar for former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. The case pertains to the controversial purchase of substandard immunoglobulin injections by the Health Ministry.

Sources have revealed that the Attorney General is expected to file indictments against Rambukwella for the alleged misappropriation of Health Ministry funds during the purchase of these substandard medical supplies. The request for a trial at bar indicates the complexity and high-profile nature of the case, requiring a panel of expert judges to handle the legal intricacies.

What is a Trial at Bar?

A trial at bar refers to a legal proceeding where the case is heard and adjudicated by a panel of judges, typically in a higher court, rather than by a jury. The term "bar" in this context refers to the collective body of legal professionals, not the physical bar in the courtroom.

In a trial at bar, the case is presented before a judge or a panel of judges who decide the outcome based on legal principles and reasoning. This format is commonly used for complex or high-profile cases, where expert legal analysis is needed. Unlike jury trials, where a group of citizens decides the facts, trials at bar place the responsibility for determining both the facts and the law on the judges.