Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern about several online media posts, including those on social media that are targeting judicial officers.

In a statement issued on Sunday (18), the BASL emphasized that it has observed these posts being shared and commented upon by members of the public in a manner detrimental to the judicial officers concerned and the system of administration of justice.

"In view of the pivotal role played by members of the judiciary in the dispensation of justice and the paramount requirement to ensure and safeguard the independence of the judiciary, the law provides specific processes and procedures for scrutiny of judicial conduct," the statement added.

The BASL f...