Lawyer barred from visiting former president in jail
Hassan Latheef’s statements on behalf of former President Mohamed Nasheed on social media “could harm public interest and the state’s dignity,” Home Minister Umar Naseer informed the lawyer in a letter today.
27 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s lawyer Hassan Latheef has been barred from meeting clients in jail for posting messages from the opposition leader on social media.
Home Minister Umar Naseer informed Latheef in a letter today that he will not be allowed visit Nasheed or any other inmate for one month.
Lawyers are allowed to meet detainees to consult on ongoing cases or appeals, Naseer said, but it is not an opportunity to convey political messages on behalf of their clients.
Latheef’s statements on behalf of Nasheed on social media “could harm public interest and the state’s dignity,” the letter stated.
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