President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held an important discussion with the Attorney General and officials from the Attorney General’s Department at the Presidential Secretariat on 6 January 2025, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).

The President expressed serious concerns regarding the significant backlog of cases within the department during the meeting.

President Dissanayake stressed the need for coordinated efforts across all institutions involved in the enforcement of the law. He highlighted the critical role of the Attorney General’s Department in restoring public confidence in the judicial system.

The President also emphasized the importance of changing public perception regarding political interference and assured that steps are being taken to rebuild trust in the legal process. He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring actions that align with public expectations, aiming to restore fairness and equity within the justice system.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratne, Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe PC, and other senior officials from the Attorney General’s Department.