Leadership matters in justice
by Jehan Perera More than seven years after the Easter Sunday bombings ripped through churches and luxury hotels, the first major criminal convictions of senior state officials have taken place. Last week, former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando were convicted by a two to one majority at […]
More than seven years after the Easter Sunday bombings, senior state officials face criminal convictions for their failure to act on intelligence warnings. Former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara and Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando were convicted at a Trial-at-Bar and sentenced to death. The verdict comes as a surprise, as past administrations often protected those in high positions.
This landmark case highlights the importance of accountability and leadership in the judicial system. The government emphasizes the need to address Sri Lanka's judicial backlog, while the Easter Sunday verdict demonstrates that even high-ranking officials can be held accountable. The judgment offers hope to other victims seeking justice for various atrocities in Sri Lanka's past.
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