ASHRAFF.A.SAMAD
COLOMBO;
“Guidelines for Lawyers handling complaints of Torture “, the first copy of the handbook, prepared by Ms. Ermiza Tegal Attorney- at- Law was handed to Sri Lanka Bar Association President Saliya Pieris P.C
This event organized by the Lawyers for Rights Collectives, was held at Janaki Hotel Colombo 5 on Friday, Jan. 28.
It is important for lawyers dealing with torture complaints to act promptly and efficiently against the backdrop of increasing in police and state torture.
To support them, The Right To Life Organization has teamed up with Attorney-at-law Ms. Ermisa Tigel, the organization has long campaigned against torture, inhuman acts and degrading treatments to develop guidelines for lawyers dealing with torture cases and to launch in collaboration with the Human Rights Lawyers Association.
The key points were addressed by Saliya Peiris, President’s Council, and President of the Bar Association of Srilanka and other points were addressed by Attorney–at–laws ArmisaTigel, Janaka Edirsinghe and Thanuka Madhava.
Commenting on the guideline book, Attorney – at– law Armisa Tigel stated she was happy about the opportunity she got to prepare the book and she hopes to give extensions with more facts in the coming years.
President’s council Saliya Peiris stated “This book will be used by the Bar Association as well as by the lawyers. In order to eradicate torture from Sri Lanka, the functions of independence and accountability for their actions in government institutions must be initiated and trained’’
