Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney at Law, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public.
Speeches 27 #144 of 225·#84 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 11 speeches
Last spoke 7 April 2026 in Petitions
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21 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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Speech history
27 speeches- 23 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Thushari Jayasingha supported the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, arguing that remote participation and evidence-recording mechanisms would reduce adjournments and improve court efficiency. She highlighted proposed provisions allowing electronic hearings, remote witness testimony, and the use of Commissioners, particularly where security risks, prison production issues, child victim testimony, or health and practical barriers make physical attendance difficult. She cited past incidents of communal unrest, risks to accused persons and witnesses, and delayed abuse trials as examples of why technology-based court procedures are needed. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. R. M. Wijesundara of Hamangoda Road, Nugegodawatta, Katugastota. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Thushari Jayasingha argued that Sri Lanka’s public transport remains inadequate, overcrowded, and unsafe, particularly for working women who face daily indignities including sexual harassment. She supported importing buses designed for passenger transport rather than lorry-chassis buses, and emphasized the need for accessible, low-floor buses for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. She also linked improved public transport to workers’ dignity, tourism, and the needs of future generations. Private Members' Motion (P.37/2025): Public Transport Standards and Bus Specifications EmploymentInfrastructureWomen & Children Read →
- 28 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Thushari Jayasingha said equalizing women’s armed forces service to 22 years was a parity measure, not a punishment. She outlined plans under the allocation to improve women and child protection, including early identification of at-risk children through Police, probation and divisional officials, stronger use of the 109 hotline, and the recruitment of 2,600 women Police officers to ensure at least three per station. She also proposed dedicated Children and Women Units with separate entrances in all 604 Police stations to reduce re-victimization and improve access to complaints, while stressing crime prevention and professional law enforcement. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Law & OrderWomen & ChildrenJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 27 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha informed Parliament that she accepted a petition from Mrs. S.L. Fathima Riyana of No. 54, Beli Road, Nawalpitiya. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by Multiple Members Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Thushari Jayasingha supported the Budget as a programme for economic, social and political transformation, highlighting the increase to public sector basic salaries as a measure that could improve access to bank loans and reduce reliance on high-interest private lending and microfinance, particularly among women. She cited allocations for women and children, including increased preschool breakfast payments, Rs. 5,000 million for Thriposha, and Rs. 250 million for an early childhood development centre for autism and related disorders. She also called for need-based development and improved public transport, raising concerns about encroachment on railway lands in Nawalapitiya, and welcomed the proposal for a unifying Sri Lankan Day. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Public FinanceEmploymentWomen & Children Read →
- 23 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Thushari Jayasingha supported the import and export control regulations under debate, linking them to the Government’s response to rice supply issues and the need for proper paddy procurement, storage, and market release mechanisms. She stated that the Army had rehabilitated 30 paddy stores and that the Government intended to refurbish 209 abandoned stores, while criticizing past agricultural policy decisions, including the sudden shift to organic fertilizer. She also argued that recent shortages and media coverage were being politicized, and cited Prime Minister’s Office expenditure and vehicle cost reductions as evidence of Government efficiency and savings. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures AgricultureCost of Living Read →