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The Hon. Ajith P. Perera

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kalutara· 17 November 2025 ·Debate: Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration)

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Ajith P. Perera argued that the existence of a court “B Report” does not, under past Speakers’ rulings, automatically prevent Parliament from debating a matter on sub judice grounds. He objected to limiting the debate on that basis and added that such issues arise in the context of alleged anti-Buddhist sentiment.

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¶ 01 Madam Deputy Chairperson, innumerable rulings by Speakers have held that merely because there is a “B Report” in court, it does not bar discussion here of a matter said to be sub judice. Therefore, limiting debate on the basis that there is a pending case and a “B Report” exists cannot be done. These issues arise when there is anti-Buddhist sentiment. That is all.

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Hansard, Monday, 17 November 2025 ·No. 22912 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ajith P. Perera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 17 November 2025. No. 22912. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/2617