The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over incidents of threatening legal action or filing of complaints against Attorneys-at-Law in relation to professional work carried out on behalf of clients.
Issuing a statement, the BASL emphasized that the independent role and function of Attorneys-at-Law was to professionally represent the rights and interests of a client.
The BASL further reiterated the principle, convention and practice which unequivocally enable a Legal Practitioner to practice his / her Profession in the best interest of one’s client and within the framework provided by Law.
In its statement, the BASL pointed out the Judgment of the Supreme Court in Supreme Contempt Application No. 3/2016 delivered on 15th July 2021, where the Supreme Court convicted and sentenced a person under contempt provisions for making false representations to the Supreme Court in relation to an Attorney-at-Law, as it directly impacted the system of administration of justice.
Emphasizing the important need for all stakeholders to act with restraint, responsibility and accountability in matters related to the system of administration of justice, the BASL warned it will robustly defend these professional rights in any forum, if the need arises. (Newswire)