Hands Off Judiciary! Lawyers from all corners unite (PHOTOS)

Date:

Colombo (LNW): Lawyers from all corners of the country today (09) united in front of the Hulftsdorp court complex in objection to the government’s move of interfering with the Judiciary.

It was noteworthy that lawyers from the North-East have also joined hands with the protest and raised their voice for democracy.

Demanding justice for Judge T. Saravanarajah, the former Mullaitivu District Judge who resigned due to being threatened with his life, independence of the Judiciary, and an end to the controversial Anti-Terrorism Bill, the Online Safety Bill and the Broadcasting Bill in the name of democracy were some of their slogans.

The protest was attended and endorsed by many lawyers from all over the country.

Photo Courtesy: Ajith Senevirathne

To view full photos, visit READPHOTOS

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

Airlines reroute flights as Middle East tensions disrupt airspace

Airlines reroute flights as Middle East tensions disrupt airspace

Digital education push proposed to tackle nationwide teacher shortage

June 22, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya...

Top-performing A/L students honoured in new Presidential Recognition Scheme

Top-performing A/L students honoured in new Presidential Recognition Scheme

Sri Lanka commends India for evacuation assistance amid escalating Iran conflict

Sri Lanka commends India for evacuation assistance amid escalating Iran conflict