Sitting of Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 1737023464031571 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Message from President 1 speeches
- 2 Papers Papers Presented 6 speeches
- 3 Oral question Oral Question: Clean Sri Lanka Programme and Related Questions to Prime Minister 26 speeches
- 4 Procedural Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act 26 speeches
- 5 Procedural Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Question and Exemption Motion 4 speeches
- The Hon. Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB
AI summary Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questioned the continued operation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, arguing that it is being used beyond its original purpose and may conflict with Sri Lanka’s international human rights obligations. He asked the Government to state whether it will repeal, amend, or replace the PTA, and requested data on detentions, prosecutions, rehabilitation, releases, and safeguards concerning detention powers, arrest without warrant, and remand procedures. He also called for justice in the assassination of Lasantha Wickrematunge and attacks on media institutions, including Sirasa and Siyatha TV, urging accountability for those responsible.
- The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB
AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that more time is needed to answer a Standing Order 27(2) question received the previous day. He said the question includes several data-dependent sub-questions, including figures on detentions and prosecutions under the Prevention of Terrorism Act since 1979, and requested time to provide a comprehensive response.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Moved that main business items Nos. 1 to 14 on the Order Paper be taken up that day notwithstanding Standing Order 27B. The motion was agreed to, and the House proceeded to the main business, with items Nos. 1 to 6 to be presented by the Prime Minister.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
- 6 Debate Debate: Orders and Regulations under Foreign Exchange Act, Payment Systems Act, and Casino Business Regulation 18 speeches
- 7 Debate Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) 31 speeches
- 8 Procedural Sitting Suspension for Lunch 1 speeches
- 9 Debate Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) 88 speeches
- 10 Debate Motions: Approval of Regulations under Payment Systems Act, Casino Business Regulation, and Colombo Port City Economic Commission 3 speeches
- 11 Adjournment Adjournment and Adjournment Questions 10 speeches