10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

The Hon. (Mrs.) Anushka Thilakarathne, Attorney-at-Law

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Nuwara - Eliya· 23 May 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading

Justice & Human Rights
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Anushka Thilakarathne stated that the proposed reforms aim to address deficiencies in the court system through a long-term, phased approach. She said the National People’s Power Government would, over five years, take steps to strengthen equality before the law and fairness in the legal system.

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¶ 01 Madam Presiding Member, I will conclude briefly.

¶ 02 Through these reforms, we seek a long-term vision and path, addressing court deficiencies progressively. By the end of five years under a National People’s Power Government, we pledge to take every step possible to uphold equality before the law and fairness in the law.

¶ 03 Thank you.

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Hansard, Friday, 23 May 2025 ·No. 1750228312097834 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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