The UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Gabriela knaul, expressed yesterday serious concern about the impeachment proceeding against the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the recent attacks against lawyers who have been fighting for the independence of the judiciary in Sri Lanka.
According to information received by the independence expert, attacks and threats against members of the judiciary and lawyers, as well as interference in their work. have dramatically increased over the past few months.
'The recent steps taken by the executive and legislative towards impeaching the Chief Justice appear to be the culminating point of a series of attacks against the judiciary for asserting its independence.' Ms. Knaul said in a statement.
(Cull From Dailymirror)
