WORLD: A TV Interview revealing the shocking state of rule of law in Sri Lanka

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward the interview by Mr. Basil Fernando, Director – Policies & Programmes of the AHRC in News Line TV 1. In the interview Mr. Fernando speaks about the importance of re-establishing a criminal justice framework in Sri Lanka that is capable of protecting all freedoms of the people.

In the interview, Mr. Fernando explains the essence of the concept ‘the rule of law’ and provides simple yet deep insights to the important role criminal justice institution – particularly the police, prosecution and the judiciary – play in guaranteeing equality before law, dignity and freedom. The interview could be watched her