The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kurunegala· 6 May 2026 ·Procedural: Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order

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Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Speaker to consider Standing Order 118 concerning the Committee on Ethics and Standards. He argued that where a matter appears to involve parliamentary privilege, the Committee has authority to inquire and investigate, and sought permission to present the matter.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, please also consider Standing Order 118 regarding the Committee on Ethics and Standards. It provides that when a matter apparently involves privilege, that Committee has power to inquire and investigate. Therefore, please allow me to present this.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 6 May 2026 ·No. 23541 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 May 2026. No. 23541. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/5513