The Attorney General’s Department Legal Officers’ Association has raised concerns over what it described as unfounded and baseless personal attacks targeting Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe and officers of the department in the performance of their official duties.
In a resolution unanimously adopted at a Special General Meeting on January 29, 2026, the Association observed the attacks appeared to be part of a coordinated effort to pressure the AG and his staff, potentially undermining the department’s independence.
The resolution warned that the systematic abuse of social media was being used to create a false sense of public dissatisfaction, and that unchecked intimidation could cause lasting harm to the rule of law, justice system, and public trust in democratic governance.
The Association expressed gratitude to the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, legal professionals, and members of the public who voiced support for AG Ranasinghe, noting his integrity and the department’s commitment to its workload despite resource shortages.
Calling on all parties to counter misinformation, the Association said repeated attacks were demoralizing to legal officers and could impair their ability to serve the State effectively.
It reaffirmed its full confidence in the Attorney General, underscoring that the AG is accountable to the law and that appropriate legal channels exist for addressing grievances. The department, it said, would continue to act strictly in accordance with the law and admissible evidence, resisting pressure from public rhetoric or media-driven narratives.
The Association urged the public to avoid spreading unverified allegations on social media, cautioning that such actions undermine both the Office of the Attorney General and the broader administration of justice. (Newswire)