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10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Sitting of Friday, 25 July 2025

10th Parliament· 17 debates· 217 speeches· 62 speakers

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  9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Drafting of a New Constitution (Q.225/2024) 10 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Prime Minister whether the Government accepts the need for a new Constitution and whether its policy document pledged to abolish the Executive Presidency and introduce a new Constitution expeditiously. He sought the proposed timeline, asked whether the drafting process would be an all-party initiative involving all parliamentary parties, and requested reasons for any lack of national prioritization of the constitutional reform process.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government acknowledges the need for a new Constitution and has pledged to undertake constitutional reform within its current term, with initial work already commenced. She said the process would require study, expert consultation, public engagement, and input from parties inside and outside Parliament, while urgent legal reforms in other sectors are being advanced, including eight Acts already passed and further drafts underway. She added that recommendations from previous committees would be considered and that the aim is to produce a democratic, people-endorsed Constitution rather than make hurried amendments.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned the Government’s lack of a clear timeline or public process for drafting a new Constitution, noting the limited time remaining in the President’s term and the prior 2015–2019 constitutional reform work. He urged Parliament to begin a transparent constituent assembly process with public and expert consultation, leading to a referendum, and called for abolition of the Executive Presidency, parliamentary governance, and stronger fundamental rights protections. He asked why the Government was not prioritizing this pledge despite its mandate and two-thirds majority, and questioned whether the Presidency had become politically acceptable to the President.

      Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is proceeding in line with its policy document and that its plans will be developed transparently with public and expert input, with Parliament playing a significant role. She said there is no need to rush, noting that the Government has not yet completed its first year and has prioritised urgent public issues, while committing to implement the stated policy within its term.

      Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Ajith P. Perera indicated that he was raising his second supplementary question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand is included in the provided excerpt.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera cited the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the X-Press Pearl case, noting its finding that shifting jurisdiction to Singapore despite Sri Lankan jurisdiction and expert reports amounted to a denial of equality before the law under Article 12(1). He highlighted the Court’s recommendation that the Attorney General’s Department be investigated by the Bribery Commission and asked what detailed measures the Government would take to secure about USD 1 billion in damages, ensure accountability, and prevent similar incidents in future.

      Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the judgment in question had been delivered only the previous day and that the Government needed time to study it before giving a detailed response. She suggested that any detailed question be directed to the Minister of Justice and assured the House that the Government would act in accordance with court orders.

      Justice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Rauff Hakeem requested a clarification in the presence of the Leader of the House and emphasized the need to hold a debate on the matter being raised. The intervention was brief and was interrupted before further details were provided.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →