The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration
The Minister of Justice and National Integration responded to Members’ concerns on a Bill, stating that some criticisms were based on misunderstandings and that consultations would continue before enactment. He undertook to verify whether Fundamental Rights cases had been filed, clarify the Bill’s applicability and related concerns, and improve the Bill through the consultation process. The sitting was then suspended for the lunch interval until 1.00 p.m.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 In response: To Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara—I do not think you have read or understood the Bill; therefore I have no answer to give to misunderstandings.
¶ 02 To Hon. Ravi Karunanayake—based on your points, I have not yet confirmed whether FR cases have been filed; I will check and respond. We will proceed to enact this only after the consultation process, and I will clarify applicability and concerns raised.
¶ 03 To Hon. Chamara Sampath—thank you for your concern, but you too have misunderstood. We will continue consultations and improve the Bill accordingly.
¶ 04 Order, please! For the lunch interval, the House is suspended and will resume at 1.00 p.m.
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- Hansard, Tuesday, 3 February 2026 ·No. 23252 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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