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The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kurunegala· 24 September 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading

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Dayasiri Jayasekara disputed claims made by another member, stating that he had proved there was no relevant order and rejecting the assertion that a transfer from Magistrate’s Court to District Court in Kesbewa constituted a promotion, citing differences in the judicial cadre structure. He also challenged accusations about forming a government with the UNP by alleging that the opposing side had themselves formed local authorities with UNP members and others, including through inducements and controversial alliances.

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¶ 01 They said there was no such order. I proved it. That is first. Second, he said moving from Magistrate’s Court to District Court to Kesbewa is a promotion. It is not a promotion; the judicial cadre structure is different now. Third, he said they are forming a Government with the UNP. They took UNP members and formed their local bodies everywhere; took a member from Thondaman’s party; gave money and formed councils; joined with “Kudu Lal” to form in Colombo. All that is fine. Now the question is—

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Hansard, Wednesday, 24 September 2025 ·No. 1759815459006615 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 24 September 2025. No. 1759815459006615. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/20994