The National Freedom Front, led by me, issued a public press release today on the appalling situation regarding the independence of the judiciary. The full press release is as follows:
Let us condemn the government’s statements that have destroyed trust in the judiciary !
"The government has made a number of controversial statements during recent International Workers’ Day rallies, which have created deep suspicion and distrust in the judiciary, the institution that administers justice in this country, and in the decisions of the judges who perform their crucial and responsible professional role.
The country’s Executive President, Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has invited the countrymen to prepare to accept the decisions given by the judiciary in the future and the dates related to them, mentioning the decisions that will be given by the judiciary in the future. Does this not mean that the judicial function of administering justice has been completely politicized? Isn’t the President implicitly saying that the relevant judges are going to give a verdict that the party people gathered in front of his public rally can praise? This raises serious questions about the independence of the judiciary.
Not only the President but also several other ministers have made several such serious statements during the recent May rallies. This has led to a serious doubt among the public about the practice of the judiciary in this country.
These statements cannot help but create serious distrust among the citizens that the judiciary is an institution that makes decisions according to the needs of the executive. It goes without saying that this is a situation that seriously questions its role in implementing independent justice entrusted to the judiciary in accordance with the Constitution of this country.
We are eagerly awaiting the steps taken by the parties who are deeply interested in the independence of the judiciary in this regard. Similarly, we are also curious about the further steps taken by the Chief Justice regarding the defamatory statements made by the President and other ministers. They directly and indirectly point out that the judiciary is a vicious system that makes decisions at the whim of the executive.
Governments can change. The judiciary cannot change with governments. According to the statements of the authorities mentioned above, it is clear that with the change of governments, the judiciary also changes. This is a powerful and tragic obstacle affecting the survival of the entire state.
Therefore, these statements should not be taken lightly. This shameful situation that the judiciary itself has imposed on its role should be considered and appropriate and strict measures should be taken. If so, public confidence in the judicial process in this country will increase.
It is important for everyone to understand that nothing exists without public confidence."
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