The Lawyers' Collective, a prominent legal advocacy group in Sri Lanka, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation into the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate T. Saravanarajah. Their call for an inquiry is aimed at safeguarding judicial independence and impartiality.
In an official statement, the Lawyers' Collective expressed deep concern over reports of Mullaitivu Magistrate T. Saravanarajah's resignation, citing threats to his life as the reason.
The statement stressed the critical importance of a thorough investigation due to the serious implications this incident has on the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law. It called for measures to ensure the investigation's independence and impartiality, emphasizing transparency as the cornerstone of the process. The statement also urged that the public be promptly informed about the actions taken and the outcomes of the inquiry.
The statement was signed by a group of President's Counsels on behalf of the Lawyers' Collective, including Rienzie Arsecularatne, Upul Jayasuriya, Dr. Jayampathy Wickramaratne, Geoffrey Alagaratnam, Dinal Phillips, Dulindra Weerasooriya, Anura Meddegoda, Saliya Pieris, S.T. Jayanaga, Attorney-at-law Upul Kumarapperuma, and Attorney-at-Law K.W. Janaranjana.
