BASL slams Social Media ‘Trial by Media’ of Judiciary
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised alarm over a surge in online content targeting judicial officers, cautioningContinue Reading
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised alarm over a surge in online content targeting judicial officers, cautioningContinue Reading
It emphasized that judicial officers, due to the nature of their roles, are limited in their ability to respond to public allegations outside of formal legal mechanisms. The BASL criticized what it described is a growing culture of "trial by media," warning that public speculation on judicial conduct, particularly when based on unsubstantiated claims, undermines due process and erodes public trust.
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