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Chief Justice's lawyer Suood suspended

Chief Justice's lawyer Suood suspended


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Husnu Suood the lawyer of Chief Justice Abdullah Saeed has been suspended from appearing as a lawyer at the Criminal Court.

He was suspended because the authorities are investigating statements made by Suood after the hearing of Chief Justice.

At present a record number of lawyers are suspended in the Maldives.

Lawyers play a vital role in upholding law and democratic values. Many are expressing concern about these suspensions.