Today, senior judges and eminent jurists from around the world joined together, calling on the Government of Sri Lanka to reinstate the legal Chief Justice Dr Shirani Bandaranayake. (more…)
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Sri Lanka’s Parliament should reject motion to impeach Chief Justice
Members of Sri Lanka’s Parliament should reject the impeachment motion to remove Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, that will be put before Parliament on 10-11 January 2013, the ICJ said today. (more…)
CIJL Newsletter – N°3
This newsletter informs you on recent activities and ongoing situations related to the ICJ’s work on the independence of the legal profession. (more…)
ICJ and IBAHRI urge Commonwealth States to make Sri Lanka accountable to Commonwealth values
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and the ICJ urge the Commonwealth Heads of States meeting in Colombo this week to make Sri Lanka accountable to Commonwealth values. (more…)
ICJ welcomes Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka
A resolution adopted today by the UN Human Rights Council highlights the Sri Lankan Government’s ongoing failure to provide accountability for serious violations of human rights and the laws of war, the ICJ said. (more…)
CIJL Newsletter – N°2
This newsletter informs you on recent activities and ongoing situations related to the ICJ’s work on the independence of the legal profession. (more…)