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Sitting of Friday, 26 September 2025

10th Parliament· 18 debates· 165 speeches· 61 speakers

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  7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Misinformation and Hate Speeches on Social Media (Q.6 & Q.7/2025) 10 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that legal action on hate speech is taken under Section 3 of the Computer Crimes Act, No. 24 of 2007, while content inciting communal disharmony or violence is addressed under Section 120 of the Penal Code. He indicated that further details would be provided in subsequent parts of the response.

      Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
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    • The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB

      AI summary Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy raised concern about a recent case in which a person from Jaffna was allegedly lured to Colombo with a false job offer and then robbed of his phone and money. He asked what action is being taken to address such financial scams, noting that similar incidents are occurring frequently in the country.

      Justice & Human RightsEmploymentLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala said the Government could examine the matter if the relevant complaint numbers and details are submitted. He noted that amendments to the Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024, are being prepared by a committee chaired by Solicitor General Viraj Dayaratne, as existing provisions, including Section 5B, are sometimes inadequate for effective action on computer crimes. He acknowledged shortcomings in following up some complaints and undertook to look specifically into the issue raised.

      Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB

      AI summary Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy stated that his second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran.

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    • The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB

      AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran raised concern about defamatory and false content targeting MPs and Ministers through foreign-based websites, fake social media accounts, Facebook and TikTok. He said police complaints have not produced timely results, citing recent false news about a Deputy Minister from the Vanni District, and asked whether the Government would introduce legislation or other legal measures to address such misinformation promptly.

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    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB

      AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that amendments to the Online Safety Act are needed to address continuing hate speech and defamation on social media. He said the amendment process has been expedited through a committee coordinated by four Ministries, while current investigations are being conducted under existing law, and asked the Member to provide specific details so he could inquire and respond further.

      Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Full speech →