The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law
Hon. Sunil Watagala raised a point of order objecting to another Member repeatedly referring to an alleged “NPP tuition teacher” in relation to an incident under investigation. He stated that a B-report had been filed, the case was pending before Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court No. 6, and the matter had been referred to the Attorney General for advice under Section 308 of the Penal Code (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 1995 and Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance. He argued that making political allegations while legal advice was still pending set a wrong precedent.
Verbatim record (translated)
Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Sir, I rise to a point of order. In the Hon. Member’s speech, he repeatedly said “National People’s Power” and alleged there was an “NPP tuition teacher.” We must be open. After any incident, Sri Lanka Police files a B-report and refers it to Court. In the case he cites, an investigation was conducted; a case is pending before the Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court No. 6, and the matter has been referred to the Attorney General under reference for advice regarding action under Section 308 of the Penal Code (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 1995 and Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance. The final paragraph of the police report states that the matter has been referred to the Attorney General for advice and that advice is still pending. Yet he comes here and says “NPP tuition master.” This sets a very wrong precedent, Hon. Deputy Speaker.
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Cite as: The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 24 September 2025. No. 1759815459006615. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/20854