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AG’s decision to release 3 suspects based on sound advice – Legal officers
The Legal Officers’ Association of the Attorney General’s Department yesterday (Feb. 12) has expressed concerns over the recent statements in the media related to the Attorney General’s advice dated Jan. 27.
A statement signed by the Association’s Acting Secretary – Tashya Gajanayake said the relevant officers concerned had considered all the material facts and the law and had duly made their recommendations to discharge the three suspects who were the subject matter of the said advice.
“The Hon. Attorney General, after considering the same, had agreed with the recommendations and thereafter proceeded to issue the relevant advice”, the statement added.
Stressing their commitment to independent professional judgment, the association also warned that it would oppose any efforts to remove the Attorney General from office.
