The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Colombo· 17 November 2025 ·Debate: Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration)

Justice & Human Rights

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Harshana Nanayakkara clarified that the CID does not need prior permission from the Attorney General to conduct the investigation in question. He stated that the CID may proceed independently and seek the Attorney General’s advice only if necessary.

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¶ 01 Let me briefly clarify. For that investigation, CID does not require prior permission from the Attorney General. They can conduct investigations without informing the AG, and seek advice if needed. That is the only correction I wish to make.

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Source: Hansard, Monday, 17 November 2025 ·No. 22912 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 17 November 2025. No. 22912. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/2665