This case is actually going to be important not just for the Sri Lankans, but for australians with respect to laws pertaining to the prevention of terrorism act introduced in the country.

Also the defence lawyers were quoted in the media as being concerned about the police making press statements before the hearing in the magistrate’s court; similar to the arrests in the muslim community, where the media were present during the arrests. I have heard accusations in the Australian community itself, that these arrests are being made use of for political gain. Especially with the forthcoming election. Eg. John Howard might be able to use these arrests to prove that the government is not just targetting the muslim community.

Anyway, have to wait and see what happens. The legal aspects of this case are very interersting.