The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Colombo· 7 March 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Shortage of Pharmacists and External Pharmacist Examination (Q.492/2025)

Justice & Human Rights

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Questioned whether imposing large fines and requiring prominent newspaper advertisements for a minor offence is fair and proportionate. Raised concern that such penalties may be unduly harsh in relation to the nature of the offence.

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¶ 01 A minor offence leading to large fines and mandatory prominent newspaper advertisements seems harsh. Is this fair?

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 7 March 2025 ·No. 1743066559006904 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 7 March 2025. No. 1743066559006904. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/17885