Criminal Justice Commission to Punish Large scale Financial Crime , Frauds& Corruption ….

 Special Assignment Minister,   Dr. Sarath Amunugama has initiated Criminal Justice Commission (CJC)  to accelerate  punitive action against  those persons involved in large scale financial frauds,  corruption and misuse of funds.

The draft   CJC proposal  was sent by the cabinet to the Attorney General   for advice. The AG in turn  has  informed  the cabinet  that the engagement of the CJC  required a two thirds majority in Parliament and a positive vote  at a referendum  in terms  of the constitution.

 Minister  Amunugama is  scheduled   to  submit  a  cabinet  memo in this connection to the cabinet today.

 The proposal submitted to the cabinet for a CJC Act envisage meting out punishments  two persons found guilty after inquiry by the CJC.  The AG’s comments  will be incorporated  in the cabinet memo.

 However, if the Supreme Court rules that the provision of the draft Act were in conformity  with the Constitution and required only a 2: 3 majority, the Government  would not go for the referendum, Amunugama said.