The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has announced plans to establish an Independent Prosecutor’s Office, aligning with the National People’s Power (NPP) government’s manifesto pledge.
Issuing a statement, the Ministry outlined its proposal to form a technical committee as the first step towards establishing the new office.
Accordingly, the committee will comprise:
• The Attorney General or two representatives from the Attorney General’s Department,
• The Secretary to the Ministry of Justice,
• A senior judge with expertise in judicial services, and
• The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) or a nominee appointed by the BASL President.
A concept paper on the establishment of the Independent Prosecutor’s Office will be drafted soon, the Ministry said.
Public and civil consultations will also be conducted to gather input, the Ministry added. (Newswire)