Ban Ki-moon will now eat crow on DRC

“The United Nations system failed to meet its responsibilities,” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on November 14, as he released a United Nations report looking into the world body’s actions during the final months of the 2009 war in Sri Lanka and its aftermath.

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Functioning with Precision in English

A wave of problems with regard to Human Rights has swept the country recently, most tragically the events at Welikada. The resolution to impeach the Chief Justice has made it clear our constitution has deficiencies with regard to ensuring the independence of the judiciary while also promoting accountability and transparency with regard to judicial decisions.

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Impeachment of a Chief Justice: Controversy over Procedure and the Reality!

Emotional sentiments have been widely expressed by various segments of society, including pontificating statements issued by international agencies, admittedly without any comprehension or knowledge of the real facts involved. Surprisingly, this also includes earnest pleadings made by religious leaders,

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Strengthening public service excellence

I take this opportunity to thank the Commonwealth for organising a dialogue on a very pertinent subject of ‘Public service fit for the future’ at a time when we are witnessing unprecedented challenges and changes in public administration across the globe.

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Legislature cuts the Judiciary down to size

H.L.D. Mahindapala

Let's face the reality as it is in our faces now. Both sides have taken their gloves off and are fighting with bare knuckles. The judiciary has taken its glove off and dropped all pretences of fighting for "the independence of the judiciary". It is now fighting in Courts for the survival of the Chief Justice, Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake.

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