Sri Lanka's Special High Courts To Hear Corruption Cases To Begin Sittings
Fakhir Rizvi Published July 15, 2018 | 05:33 PM
COLOMBO, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Jul, 2018 ) :Sri Lanka on Monday will begin sittings of a special high court which has been set up to try high-profile bribery and corruption cases, including those against members of the former government, local media reported Sunday.
Around 100 state attorneys are to be recruited to the Attorney General's Department to fast track the prosecution process through the special court, officials quoted in the local media reports said.
Justice Ministry officials said it is up to the Attorney General's Department and the Chief Justice to determine which cases should be referred to the new High Court and the precedence they must take.
The new Permanent High Court at Bar comprises three High Court judges, Sampath Abeykoon, Sampath Wijeratne and Champa Janaki Rajaratne.
Two other similar High Courts would be set up soon.
Those aggrieved by the decision of this High Court can appeal to the Supreme Court directly, the ministry officials said.
The offences, which can be tried by the permanent High Court, include criminal breach of trust by public servants, or by bankers, merchants, or agents, criminal breach of trust by public servants in respect of money, dishonestly receiving stolen property and assisting in concealment of stolen property.
In May, the Sri Lankan Parliament approved the setting up of special high courts with 119 legislators voting in favour and 52 against.
Justice Minister Thalatha Atukorale said the new courts will reduce pressure on the criminal justice system and help speed up hearings.
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