Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara today warned certain media to refrain from using media freedom as a tool to achieve their personal agendas.
Addressing the Parliament today, the Justice Minister said that it has been observed that certain media were abusing their media freedom by spreading false information.
Minister Harshana Nanayakkara referred to the media outlet owned by the brother of former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva, who remains in remand custody.
“No matter what you say, your brother will not receive a Presidential Pardon. You will not be able to receive a Presidential Pardon by spreading false information against us or individuals through your media,” he said.
The Justice Minister also revealed that the former Parliamentarian had remained in the prison hospital for over 1 and ½ years without any illness.
“We were firm that there should be equal treatment for all prisoners. Ultimately, a 14-member committee of doctors appointed by the Health Ministry found that the former Parliamentarian did not have any illness. He was then returned to the prison cell,” the minister briefed Parliament.
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara further said that those found to be abusing media freedom will be strictly dealt with through legal means. (Newswire)