The United National Party (UNP), has condemned the daylight murder of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, warning it threatens Sri Lanka's legal system and law and order. 

Highlighting international parallels, the party pointed out how violence against lawyers in other countries has led to closures of law offices and targeted threats. 

The UNP criticiSed police politicization and called for the resignation of Minister of Public Security Wijepala, the appointment of an impartial investigation team, and stronger legal protections for lawyers, reaffirming support for safeguarding the legal community.