Unfinished business of justice

THE death of former deputy minister Lohan Ratwatte, who passed away of natural causes, has inevitably prompted reflection on the long shadow of impunity in Sri Lanka's political and judicial systems.

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While his passing is no doubt a personal tragedy for his family, for the country it is yet another reminder of how those accused of the gravest crimes often escape accountability and how Sri Lanka's judiciary has failed and continues to fail to deliver meaningful justice to victims of serious crimes committed by those with political and financial affluence.