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The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Colombo· 8 January 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Question and Exemption Motion

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The Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that more time is needed to answer a Standing Order 27(2) question received the previous day. He said the question includes several data-dependent sub-questions, including figures on detentions and prosecutions under the Prevention of Terrorism Act since 1979, and requested time to provide a comprehensive response.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, this question under Standing Order 27(2) was received yesterday. To respond accurately we need time, as many sub-questions require data—for example, numbers detained and prosecuted under the PTA since 1979. Without proper data, a proper answer cannot be given. Therefore, we request time to respond comprehensively.

¶ 02 Thank you.

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Hansard, Wednesday, 8 January 2025 ·No. 1737023464031571 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 January 2025. No. 1737023464031571. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/27591