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24.03.2023 / 13:41

BASL wants IGP to ensure Saliya Pieris’s safety

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Bar Association of Sri Lanka in a letter to the Inspector General of Police had requested that Sri Lanka Police take necessary action to ensure the safety of the President of the BASL Saliya Pieris.The letter to the IGP relates to the protest that took pace opposite the chamber of Saliya Pieris, President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.BASL said that it was made aware the said protest relates to Mr. Pieris conducting his professional duties with regard to a particular client. "We are of the view the said protest seriously hinders his right to represent a client, a professional right which has been safeguarded by law," it added."Therefore, we strongly demand that you take action to ensure that Mr.

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Petition against Local Government election moved to 23rd February

COLOMBO (News 1st); A writ application filed by Retired Sri Lanka Army Colonel W. M.

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Petition challenging LG Election postponed to 23rd February

COLOMBO (News 1st); The petition filed by Retired Sri Lanka Army Colonel W. M.

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Peaceful protesters detained last night denied access to lawyers – Saliya Pieris

President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka President's Counsel Saliya Pieris has raised concerns over peaceful protesters, who were detained while they were staging the 'Satyagraha for freedom' yesterday in Maradana, being denied access to lawyers.He stressed that the Police detaining access to legal counsel is in direct violation of Enforced Disappearance Act No.5 of 2018 which requires Police to give access to lawyers and relatives.Police last night dispersed a group of peaceful activists staging a Satyagraha opposite Elphinstone Theatre in Maradana.Police Media Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa confirmed that four people have been arrested.Posting on social media President's Counsel Saliya Pieris further stressed that "Independence and freedom must be for the people and not limited to those in power."

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Local Government Election will be held on time, Election Comm. gives assurance to Supreme Court

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Chairman and members of the Election Commission assured the Supreme Court again on Wednesday (18) that the Local Government Election will be held on time as per the Local Authorities Elections Act and the relevant regulations.The assurance was given to the Supreme Court by President's Counsel Saliya Pieris on behalf of the Chairman and members of the Election CommissionPresident's Counsel Romesh De Silva, and Sandeepa Jayawardena along with other Senior Counsel appearing for the interests of MPs Dayasiri Jayasekera, Lakshman Kiriella, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, M. A.

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BREAKING: Election will go ahead as planned, Election Commission tells Supreme Court

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Election Commission on Friday (13) informed the Supreme Court that the Local Government Election will go ahead as planned.The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court about this matter when a petition filed by Retired Sri Lanka Army Colonel W. M.

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Colonial Era inscription declared Galle Face for women, and children – Lawyers

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The four adults who were arrested by the police during Sunday's (9) Aragalaya Heroe's Memorial at Galle Face Green were produced to court on Monday (10) after were released on personal bail of Rs.

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Court turns down police request to shutdown Galle Face protest

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage has turned down a request made by Sri Lanka Police to issue an order against the protest planned for Monday (10) evening at Galle Face Green.President's Counsel Saliya Pieris, appearing for the Rights of Lawyers, and Professions movement told the Court that engaging in peaceful assembly is a fundamental right.He pointed out that multiple political parties had held protests at Galle Face Green on previous occasions.After considering the submissions, Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage noted that there is no evidence to claim that anything illegal or violent will take place at the protest.The Magistrate noted that there are no obstructions towards any protest that does not obstruct the rights of others, and further noted that if any act of violence does take place, Sri Lanka Police has the power to take action to prevent such from taking place.

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BASL Chief condemns police conduct during protests

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Police officers who act on illegal orders must remember that someday they will have to pay for their illegal activities, warned the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka Saliya Pieris, PC in a post on his personal Facebook account."I have seen police officers who engaged in unlawful acts and violated the rights of people in order to satisfy their bosses, having to pay for their misdeeds," he said.Some paid by way of compensation and loss of their promotions. Others had to face jail terms after being found guilty of criminal acts, he added."When these things happened, their masters were nowhere around to protect them.

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BASL Chief hits out at ‘prior approval’ for protests

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka President's Counsel Saliya Pieris has responded to the claims made by the Acting Defence Minister on seeking six hour prior approval for protests or demonstrations.Responding to the acting Minister of Defence saying that the Police should be notified and approval must be obtained from local Police six hours before holding a protest, the President ofthe Bar Association of Sri Lanka noted that it was not what the Supreme Court held in the case of Vivienne Goonewardene v Hector Perera as per the judgment of Justice J.F.A. Soza in 1983.He added that accordingly.

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