Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law
Speeches 748 #2 of 225·#1 in party
Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 548 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Oral question
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115 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
748 speeches- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that the “B” report was available in full and indicated there was no need to read it entirely into the record. He said he would proceed by reading the remaining names of those who had signed as Chair. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned whose names were included in a “B” report by the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau. He challenged whether he should read out the names in the report, suggesting they included names of Members present. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the matter should be referred to the relevant legal officer rather than being directed to Members. He noted that he was making the point in his capacity as a lawyer. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that his side had no intention of having anyone arrested and noted that they were not in government at the relevant time. He emphasized that the issue being raised was the Magistrate’s repeated orders to conclude investigations and to arrest and produce the suspects, which he said were contained in the document under discussion. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara tabled the B 29984/24 case report from the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, citing orders dated 6 September 2024 and 26 November 2024 directing police to immediately arrest and produce the suspects. He alleged that, despite these orders, the suspects were not arrested or produced and continued to avoid giving statements while police merely engaged with them. He urged that Parliament not be misled and invited Members to verify the tabled “B” report. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the salutation to the Presiding Member. There are no arguments, proposals, questions, or references to legislation or policy to summarize. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he would provide the information or response once it is obtained. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara challenged the Chief Government Whip to clarify the Government’s position on allegations that India was behind the Easter Sunday attacks. He demanded that the statement be made to both sides of the House, noting that the Chief Government Whip had earlier claimed India was involved. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Foreign AffairsSecurity & Defence Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly interjected to clarify or correct a point being made in the debate. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy position is developed in the provided excerpt. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he would produce a document in response to a challenge from Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe and said he had no reason to withdraw his earlier statement. He also challenged Jayasinghe to clarify or retract a previous allegation that India was behind the Easter attacks. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he would not withdraw his earlier remarks alleging misconduct in the judicial sector, including claims about case-fixing and lawyers intervening in cases. He maintained that these issues had already been raised and stood by his position. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara declined to repeat his previous point, indicating he did not wish to restate it further. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he would not withdraw his earlier remarks and maintained that what he had said remained unchanged. He invited others to verify the matter, offering no further explanation or clarification. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly stated that a person was transferred for the reason previously mentioned by another member. He indicated that he did not need to elaborate further on the matter. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara declined to repeat a point in the debate, stating that the relevant person had already said it himself. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara began his address with a formal salutation to the Presiding Member. No substantive policy argument, proposal, question, or legislative matter is included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara said he would table, either that day or by Friday, the order or directive he claimed related to the arrest of Mahinda Jayasinghe and others. He also questioned the transfer of a Magistrate who, he said, had not requested a transfer and had no stated reason for it, arguing that such transfers raise concerns of injustice and possible improper motives. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the document in question exists and undertook to present it on Friday morning. He rejected any suggestion of uncertainty, emphasizing that he would definitely table it. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had already indicated he would table the relevant document or matter on the following Friday. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Presiding Member to stop the discussion or exchange, stating that he would bring the relevant matter and table it on Friday. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →