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Sitting of Tuesday, 7 April 2026

10th Parliament· 19 debates· 264 speeches· 84 speakers

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  10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: School Safety - Abuse and Violence in Educational Institutions 11 speeches
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for annual data from 2015 onward on reported abuse and violence in government and private schools. She also sought separate figures on related school dropouts and suicides, details of measures taken in response, and the steps being implemented to prevent abuse and violence within the school system.

      Justice & Human RightsEducationWomen & Children Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary A total of 1,026 incidents of abuse and violence were reported, resulting in 425 school dropouts and 6 suicides. The response outlined measures including strengthened school counselling, activation of attendance committees, teacher and principal training on professional ethics, coordination with child protection, social services and police authorities, and awareness programmes for school communities and parents. The Minister also noted the issuance of Circular No. 11/2026, reaffirming the Supreme Court ruling in FR 461/2012 prohibiting corporal punishment and any physical or mental harm to children, and said a common action plan is being developed with the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs following an expert review.

      Justice & Human RightsEducationWomen & Children Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella asked a supplementary question on whether the Ministry of Education has revised guidelines on communicating information after child abuse, violence, or suicide-related incidents in schools. She highlighted risks such as school dropout, harm to families and other students, and copycat suicide, noting that WHO and UNICEF have issued relevant guidelines.

      EducationWomen & Children Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that existing guidelines on media reporting of incidents involving children do not require amendment, as they already prohibit disclosure of details that violate privacy or sensationalize cases. She said the main problem is non-implementation, and that the National Child Protection Authority, media institutions, and the Ministry of Mass Media are being engaged to improve compliance and consider further regulation.

      Corruption & Governance ReformWomen & Children Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Chamindranee Kiriella urged that communication-related guidelines not be limited to media institutions but also be implemented in schools. She requested that awareness programmes be conducted at school level to address communication issues there.

      Public FinanceEducation Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Regular awareness programmes are being carried out to address recurring issues in schools. Based on a report by Prof. Asvini Fernando and Prof. Gamila Samarasinghe, a response protocol for schools has been prepared and issued to the school system through a circular or regulation.

      Education Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law, informed the Chair that the second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about poor educational performance and teacher shortages in Kilinochchi and other northern districts, noting that many teachers seek transfers to Jaffna. He referred to the Governor’s recent transfer of 190 teachers to Kilinochchi under “service exigency,” which was stayed by the Human Rights Commission, and said over 360 teachers had reportedly been transferred from Kilinochchi to Jaffna. He asked the Prime Minister to clarify the situation and address the impact on staffing in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar.

      EducationJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that teacher transfers are carried out according to established procedures, not arbitrarily. She acknowledged significant teacher shortages in the Northern Province, particularly in Kilinochchi, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu, and said recruitment exams scheduled for May and the placement of graduate teachers this year would prioritize the most deficient areas.

      Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionEducation Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna

      AI summary Refers to the Human Rights Commission staying certain transfers. No further details, reasons, or requests are provided in the statement.

      Justice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary A concern is acknowledged regarding the unfair concentration of teachers in Jaffna and the need for balanced teacher distribution. Members are urged not to challenge or appeal transfer and assignment decisions intended to ensure equity, including postings to more remote areas or islets within Jaffna District.

      EducationEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Full speech →