The Hon. Ajith P. Perera
Ajith P. Perera stated that the Police and the National Child Protection Authority should not wait for formal complaints before acting, as regulations allow investigations to begin based on available information. He supported the Prime Minister’s proposal for a protocol on reporting and investigation, arguing that the burden to initiate action should not fall on victims or their families and that prompt action is required.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, the Police and NCPA often wait for a formal complaint to act, which is problematic. Regulations permit proactive investigation upon information. The Hon. Prime Minister’s proposal for a protocol on reporting and investigation is correct. Responsibility should not be placed on the victim or family to initiate action. Prompt steps are needed.
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- Hansard, Friday, 9 May 2025 ·No. 1748600585013314 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ajith P. Perera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 9 May 2025. No. 1748600585013314. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/24699