President's comments may erode public trust in the judiciary

Public confidence in the judiciary could be undermined by statements made by the President last May Day regarding court rulings, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka says. The association released a statement expressing these concerns while affirming its commitment to protecting the rule of law.

Separately, the joint opposition led by Sajith Premadasa issued a special communique protesting the remarks. The opposition maintains that the government must immediately cease targeting the judiciary with such comments and demands that the President withdraw the statement in question.