Senior Counsel Shaminda Wickrema made these remarks when the writ petition filed by Pastor Jerome came before the Court of Appeal.
Pastor Jerome Fernando had filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing police from arresting him in connection with the controversial Sunday sermon where he was heard criticizing Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism.
Jerome left the country on May 15 and while his family has returned, he remains overseas and is facing a travel ban. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)
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