Topic
Justice & Human Rights
2,079 speeches · 258 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 162 |
| 2 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 96 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 84 |
| 4 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 79 |
| 5 | Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P. SJB | 71 |
| 6 | Hon. Ananda Wijepala, M.P. JJB | 67 |
| 7 | Hon. Mujibur Rahman, M.P. SJB | 60 |
| 8 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 52 |
| 9 | Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. ITAK | 48 |
| 10 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 47 |
Speeches
2,079 on this topic- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka stated that the President’s Fund is intended to support poor people with health and urgent needs, while acknowledging concerns about its misuse. He said that no action had been taken from 2014 to 2025 to verify whether scholarship recipients had returned or fulfilled their obligations, and undertook to gather information on agreements and compliance before taking appropriate action. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Question of Privilege over the conduct of the Jaffna District Coordinating Committee meeting on 17 July 2025, alleging violations of Circular No. 2022/01 in the appointment of the Chair and the invitation of local authority chairpersons and other unauthorized persons. He said invited local authority representatives verbally abused him during discussion of garbage collection issues, and argued that the meeting chair and District Secretary failed to maintain order or follow prescribed procedures. He requested referral of the matter to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, written instructions to prevent recurrence, and an inquiry involving the Jaffna District Secretary. Standing Order 27(2): Central Bank Accountability and Medicine Procurement Delays Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the judgment in question had been delivered only the previous day and that the Government needed time to study it before giving a detailed response. She suggested that any detailed question be directed to the Minister of Justice and assured the House that the Government would act in accordance with court orders. Oral Question: Drafting of a New Constitution (Q.225/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera cited the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the X-Press Pearl case, noting its finding that shifting jurisdiction to Singapore despite Sri Lankan jurisdiction and expert reports amounted to a denial of equality before the law under Article 12(1). He highlighted the Court’s recommendation that the Attorney General’s Department be investigated by the Bribery Commission and asked what detailed measures the Government would take to secure about USD 1 billion in damages, ensure accountability, and prevent similar incidents in future. Oral Question: Drafting of a New Constitution (Q.225/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned the Government’s lack of a clear timeline or public process for drafting a new Constitution, noting the limited time remaining in the President’s term and the prior 2015–2019 constitutional reform work. He urged Parliament to begin a transparent constituent assembly process with public and expert consultation, leading to a referendum, and called for abolition of the Executive Presidency, parliamentary governance, and stronger fundamental rights protections. He asked why the Government was not prioritizing this pledge despite its mandate and two-thirds majority, and questioned whether the Presidency had become politically acceptable to the President. Oral Question: Drafting of a New Constitution (Q.225/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that Hon. Aruna Jayasekara was not a Deputy Minister at the time of the 2019 Easter attacks or during 2019–2022, when independent investigations could have been carried out. She said the current administration is now pursuing investigations, including statements made in Parliament and to the CID, and will present all facts to ensure justice for the victims. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman questioned the impartiality of an investigation involving the Defence establishment, noting that the individual who was Eastern Commander at the relevant time now serves as State Minister of Defence. He argued that an inquiry conducted by officers subordinate to that person could not be considered fair, and raised concern about the credibility of the process. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman questioned the fairness of ongoing investigations into the Sainthamaruthu incident and the confirmation that “Sara” was alive, noting that the relevant Army team arrived when Major General Aruna Jayasekara was Eastern Commander. He referred to allegations of a conspiracy over the third DNA report and the President’s statement that the Government was involved, and argued that an impartial inquiry is doubtful because the former Eastern Commander is now the State Minister of Defence and his subordinates are involved in the investigation. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that investigations are ongoing and that all necessary steps will be taken to ensure justice for the victims. She added that while the Member’s refusal to accept the matter is his right and is respected, it will not affect the proceedings. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised concerns about the investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks, particularly the disputed DNA findings regarding the alleged disappearance and reported death of Sara. He questioned how justice for victims could be achieved while Aruna Jayasekara, who was Eastern Province Commander when an Army team first arrived at the Sainthamaruthu blast site and is now State Minister of Defence, remains in office. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that one Commission of Inquiry has been appointed regarding the Easter Sunday attacks, and its report, chaired by Justice Janak de Silva, was tabled in Parliament on 25 February 2021 and is available on the Parliament website. She said the Attorney-General is studying the report, while CID investigations and related court cases are ongoing, so disclosing details of accused officers at this stage could prejudice proceedings. She added that the Government will take disciplinary and legal action, including against any current officeholders if implicated, once the Attorney-General’s recommendations and investigations are complete. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education to disclose details of officers accused by commissions investigating the Easter Sunday attacks of failing in their duties. He requested the number and names of such officers, their current positions, whether any still hold responsibilities under the present Government, and what action will be taken against them. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri introduced Question No. 115/2024 concerning officers accused of failing in their duty in relation to the Easter Sunday attack. He stated that he was providing an explanation because he had not been permitted to do so previously. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath tabled the Second Report of the Committee on Public Accounts under Standing Order 119(3), concerning inquiries into the Department of Motor Traffic held in March 2025. He said the report was presented separately because of the Department’s failure to implement audit recommendations dating back to 2012 and the serious irregularities identified, including matters requiring legal action to recover State revenue losses. Citing Parliament’s financial oversight role under Article 148, he called for enforcement of the law beyond party lines, acknowledged action already taken in some cases, thanked audit and COPA staff, and requested parliamentary time for a debate on the report. Committee on Public Accounts: Second Report Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of National Integration JJB AI summary Hon. Muneer Mulaffer presented, on behalf of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration, the Committee’s report on two sets of regulations made under the Judicature Act, No. 2 of 1978. The regulations were published in Gazette Extraordinary Nos. 2439/34 of 04 June 2025 and 2440/27 of 13 June 2025, and the report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Tabling of Reports and Orders Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna invoked Black July and alleged continuing marginalisation of Tamil people, including through language access in Parliament and incomplete implementation of the 13th Amendment on devolution. He criticised government activity in Jaffna around the anniversary, argued that Provincial Councils were intended to manage areas such as education, agriculture and health, and said successive governments had failed to fully implement these powers. He also raised concerns about District Coordinating Committee procedures, citing a 2022 circular that limits National List MPs’ roles, and asked the Prime Minister to establish basic qualifications for ministerial and committee leadership appointments. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education JJB AI summary Cabinet approval has already been granted for the matter raised, and the Government is working with the Attorney-General’s Department to respond to related court proceedings. Harini Amarasuriya stated that no special request is therefore required and thanked the Leader of the Opposition for raising the issue. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education JJB AI summary Recruitment of teachers has not been halted by a Cabinet decision; Cabinet has approved recruitment based on existing vacancies. However, three court cases have resulted in a stay on issuing teacher appointments, so recruitment cannot proceed until the legal process concludes. The Minister stated that the Government is also moving to fill many positions that had remained vacant for five years. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe responded to allegations about his employment record, stating that he was dismissed in 2009 under Mahinda Rajapaksa on politically motivated and false charges. He said he was later cleared of all charges and released from service in 2015 by the Governor, and noted that parliamentary law permits trade union leaders to be released from their posts for union duties. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda referred to an incident in which an individual was found guilty on 11 counts. The extract provided is too limited to identify the person, context, or any specific argument, proposal, or demand made in the speech. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →