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

Justice & Human Rights

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Hon. Sajith Premadasa proposed that all 225 Members of Parliament stand in support of the independence of the Attorney General. The remark framed the issue as a matter of institutional independence requiring collective parliamentary affirmation.

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¶ 01 In line with his conduct, I propose that all 225 Members of this House stand up for the independence of the Attorney General. Thank you.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 23 January 2026 ·No. 23290 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 23 January 2026. No. 23290. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/14366