The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 23 January 2026 ·Oral question: Standing Order 27(2) Questions: Attorney-General Independence, Gold Jewellery Return

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Sajith Premadasa objected to remarks implying a personal association between the Attorney General and the Minister of Justice in the context of discussing the Attorney General’s independence and decision-making. He sought an opportunity to respond and challenged the propriety of such a characterization during the debate.

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¶ 01 However, when bringing up the independence of the Attorney General and independent decision-making, to say that someone is a person who “drinks together” with the Minister of Justice—no, no, give me a moment.

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