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Sitting of Wednesday, 19 November 2025

10th Parliament· 13 debates· 241 speeches· 95 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Incidents of Domestic Violence Against Women from 2015 (Q.1/2025) 7 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana - Deputy Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister provided statistics on domestic violence complaints against women received by the 1938 Women’s Help Line and Sri Lanka Police from 2015 to September 2025, noting annual totals ranging from about 123,000 to 145,000 complaints. He outlined Ministry and Police measures including referrals for legal aid and police action under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, awareness and training programmes, counselling and village-level outreach, and the Police 109 emergency response mechanism. He said legal action would be expedited through proposed amendments to the 2005 Act, improved procedures at Women and Children’s Desks, swift prosecution of serious offences, operationalizing the National Commission on Women under the Women’s Empowerment Act, and developing an integrated complaints-tracking system.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella raised a supplementary question on the increase in domestic violence against women, citing that about one in five women experience it and referring to around 2,000 complaints received through the 1938 helpline. She asked the Government to briefly explain the immediate steps taken after such complaints, noting the need to inform the public about the rapid response process.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana JJB

      AI summary Complaints received by the National Committee on Women are referred to the Legal Aid Commission and the Police, while counselling services provide mediation and support. Legal action is handled by the Police, with the Committee’s role limited to directing complaints to the appropriate institutions.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella briefly acknowledged the Deputy Minister and indicated that the second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Hector Appuhamy.

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    • The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB

      AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raised concern over violence against women, citing an incident in which a Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman allegedly assaulted and later publicly insulted a 21-year-old female member. He questioned what action the Government or the relevant party had taken, separate from ongoing court proceedings, and requested a formal statement on its position and decisions regarding such conduct.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana JJB

      AI summary Dr. Namal Sudarshana stated that a complaint should be lodged regarding the incident so that legal action can proceed. He added that the Government is expediting the establishment of the National Commission on Women, which will have quasi-judicial powers including the ability to institute cases, and that the delayed preparatory work is now being completed.

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