Commentators begin to question the ethics of England playing Sri Lanka

The spotlight on Sri Lanka’s grim reality has led to UK journalists and commentators questioning whether it is right to be playing cricket with Sri Lanka

Channel 4 news – ‘England cricket team takes on Sri Lanka amid controversy’ – 25/06/11

http://www.channel4.com/news/england-cricket-team-takes-on-sri-lanka-amid-controversy

Andy Bull –  The Guardian – ‘A Sri Lankan Scandal’ – 21/06/11

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/jun/21/the-spin-sanath-jayasuriya-england

Mike Atherton – The Times – ‘Tamils’ plight must prick English consciences’ – 16/06/11

http://www.tamilguardian.com/article.asp?articleid=3243

Channel 4 poll – ‘Should England’s cricketers rethink Sri Lanka tour’ – 16/06/11

http://www.channel4.com/news/should-englands-cricketers-rethink-sri-lanka-tour

International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) – Law Gazette – ‘Human rights institute questions Sri Lanka’s judicial independence’ 09/06/11

http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/human-rights-institute-questions-sri-lanka039s-judicial-independence

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