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Sitting of Tuesday, 8 July 2025

10th Parliament· 17 debates· 194 speeches· 66 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Television Channels and Code of Ethics (Q. 496/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara JJB

      AI summary Prof. Sena Nanayakkara asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media to provide details on the number of television channels currently broadcast in Sri Lanka, separating government and private channels and listing their names. He also sought the Minister’s position on whether a media code of ethics is necessary, how such a code is enforced for television channels, how current programming is monitored, and whether any investigative mechanism will be introduced for television content.

      Religion & Culture Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB

      AI summary There are 23 television channels operating in Sri Lanka, comprising 5 government channels and 18 private channels. The Minister stated that the Government is drafting a code of ethics compendium for media practitioners while noting that some state and private institutions already have their own ethical frameworks. He said private television channels operate under licences issued under the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation Act, and the Ministry also acts on imported teledramas, films and commercial programmes under Orders made under the Finance Act. The Government is considering a programme to improve the quality of programmes broadcast on both state and private television channels.

      Religion & Culture Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara stated that the media has significant influence over social, economic, political and cultural life and can contribute either positively or negatively. He raised concern over declining media ethics and asked what measures the Government intends to take against media institutions that violate ethical standards.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB

      AI summary Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the proposed media policy is being developed with Government facilitation and input from media professionals, institutions and experts, with attention to maintaining quality amid wider social decline. He said the policy is expected to be unveiled within three months, alongside an ethics compendium. He emphasized that the Government’s approach is not media control through immediate legislation, but dialogue, consensus and stakeholder engagement, while existing laws would apply where conduct breaches general law.

      Religion & Culture Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara expressed satisfaction with the Minister’s response and proposed that media reform should go beyond legislation to include awareness and changes in attitudes. He suggested convening a research-based, ethical and democratic media convocation with the consensus of media institutions and participation from all parties and social, economic, cultural and political sectors, and asked whether the Minister would consider it.

      Law & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media said any ethics compendium, policy, or law relating to the media should be developed through broad consultation with Parliamentarians, experts, practitioners, and sector stakeholders. He invited ideas and proposals, emphasizing the media’s significant social role and the need for a consultative approach.

      HealthcareReligion & Culture Full speech →