Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney at Law, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law
Speeches 165 #24 of 225·#9 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 112 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Procedural
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Speech history
165 speeches- 10 June 2026 AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe cited Standing Order No. 38(7), which governs supplementary questions to the Prime Minister after an initial answer. He noted that the original questioner may ask two supplementary questions, and another Member may ask supplementary questions with the permission of the Member who asked the original question. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe briefly intervened to indicate that he wished to make a small clarification. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded statement. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe sought a brief clarification during the proceedings. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was raised in the recorded statement. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Requested a brief clarification, noting that the Prime Minister had agreed, before being interrupted. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe briefly asks for a moment to locate or present the relevant material. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question is raised in this intervention. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe invoked Standing Order No. 91(a). No substantive remarks or policy arguments were recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe referred to Standing Order No. 91(a) and indicated he would be brief due to time constraints. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 May 2026 AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe noted that court filings in 2025 were also low and referred to the late appointment of the current Chief Justice that year. He stated that differing views on the matter were on record and that the Bench, Bar, and public would assess them. Adjournment Questions Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 22 May 2026 AI summary Noting that fundamental rights filings in 2026 were very low, Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe warned that the year could record the lowest annual intake if the trend continued and said this may indicate reduced access or deterrence among practitioners. He urged the Minister to convey concerns to the Chief Justice about access to court and the decline in filings. He also referred to Senior President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsakularatne’s view that judicial promotions should follow proper procedure and seniority to avoid politicization. Adjournment Questions Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
- 22 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised concerns about judicial independence and the handling of fundamental rights applications, alleging that some FR petitions are being refused leave to proceed too quickly despite being a key public remedy. He referred to past politicization of the judiciary, reports of suspended judges allegedly without proper inquiry, and concerns about judicial affiliations, promotions, bail decisions, and retirement-age extensions affecting independence. He asked for year-by-year data from 2021 to 2026 on the number of human rights/fundamental rights cases filed, refused leave at the outset, and granted leave to proceed. Adjournment Questions Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 22 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised a matter concerning the Judiciary and acknowledged the Minister’s attendance. He referred to the legal backgrounds of those present and asked whether former MP Vasudeva Nanayakkara is also an Attorney-at-Law. Adjournment Questions Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 19 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe recorded his protest that an amendment he proposed was not accepted. He requested that the protest be formally entered into the record. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 May 2026 AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe moved three amendments to a tax-related Bill concerning enforcement against non-compliance with notices issued by the Commissioner-General. He proposed extending the compliance period from 30 to 90 days with staggered penalties, targeting only fraudulent or willful tax evasion, and preventing action under section 185A(2) where the person had already been punished or fined under Chapter XVII within the previous three years. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Public Finance Read →
- 19 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe paid tribute to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sarath Fonseka, the armed forces and Police for ending the war, and emphasized that terrorism against civilians by any group should be condemned. He argued that tax administration should focus on widening compliance, education and remedies before punishment, warning that online filing requirements and jail penalties could unfairly affect elderly people and small traders. He criticised the Government’s economic management, citing unpaid dues to electricity producers, alleged losses and irregular payments in coal, energy, transport, banking, postal and welfare sectors, and concerns raised by the Central Bank, Treasury and ADB. He warned of rising poverty, declining reserves, currency depreciation and higher living costs, and urged the Government not to lead the country toward another bankruptcy. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Corruption & Governance ReformEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe stated that the issue was not whether Ranjula’s certificate exists, and clarified that they had not requested anyone to locate it. The remark appears to address a procedural or evidentiary matter concerning a certificate in the course of the debate. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe referred to freedom of expression, indicating it as the subject of his intervention. No further substantive arguments, proposals, or questions were provided in the excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe challenged Minister Harshana Nanayakkara to hold a public debate outside Parliament. No specific policy issue, legislation, or proposal was raised in the intervention. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →