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The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 23 January 2026 ·Procedural: Procedural Matters and Points of Order

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The Leader of the Opposition raised a point of order under Standing Order 146 regarding a Staff Advisory Committee meeting on an alleged incident of sexual misconduct in Parliament. He stated that Members had only received a note on the Inquiry Officer’s report and its conclusion, and requested that the full report be provided before the Committee discussion.

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¶ 01 Sir, I rise to a point of order under Standing Order 146. The Staff Advisory Committee meets today to discuss an incident of sexual misconduct in Parliament. We have not received the full report—only a note that the Inquiry Officer submitted a report and its conclusion. Before the Committee discussion, we must read the full report. Please provide it.

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Hansard, Friday, 23 January 2026 ·No. 23290 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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