Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed its concern regarding recent posts circulating on social media targeting the Attorney General.

In a statement, the Bar Association noted that these social media posts attempt to unfairly interfere with the independence of the office of the Attorney General.

The statement emphasizes that the Attorney General performs quasi-judicial functions in relation to criminal proceedings.

It further explains that the Attorney General must decide-based on the information presented by investigating officers-whether to file charges against a suspect or to proceed with indictments.

The Bar Association also pointed out that the Attorney General must consider whether the eviden...