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- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam moved a motion alleging that the Government has failed to deliver promised accountability for the Easter Sunday attacks and other human rights violations, and demanded that key reports, including the Presidential Commission report, be tabled and its recommendations implemented. He asked specific questions on alleged Attorney General’s Department intervention in bail for Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan, DNA reports relating to Sara Jasmine, a missing police firearm allegedly linked to the attacks, and the failure to arrest certain suspects. He also raised wider concerns about alleged state and intelligence links to armed groups in the East, witness protection, and unresolved cases including the Joseph Pararajasingham murder. He proposed establishing a special prosecutor’s office with international assistance to conduct independent investigations and ensure justice for victims and national security. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order stating that he had been summoned to the CID over remarks made in Parliament. He questioned how Members could speak freely under the protections of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act if they were subject to such inquiries. Papers: Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected to any external approval requirement for Members to raise Questions of Privilege, arguing that it undermines parliamentary sovereignty and Members’ rights. He asked the Deputy Speaker to intervene, specifically citing the denial of an opportunity for Hon. Dayasiri to raise a privilege matter, and emphasized that freedom of speech in Parliament is a constitutional right. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order concerning parliamentary privilege, stating that he had been summoned by the CID to explain remarks made only within Parliament. He said the Speaker had informed him that his speech contained no reference to “323” and questioned how such an inquiry aligns with the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concern over an ongoing CID process in which several MPs, including Mujibur Rahuman, Dr. Kavinda Jayawardhana, Chithral Fernando and Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, were being repeatedly summoned regarding statements made in media discussions. He argued that this could chill free expression and said grievances over such statements should be pursued through civil action rather than by criminalizing speech or politicizing the CID. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Nalin Hewage - Deputy Minister of Vocational Education JJB AI summary Nalin Hewage raised a Question of Privilege alleging that several media outlets published or broadcast false and defamatory material about him, including reports in “Ada” on 28 and 29 May 2025, an “Aruna” article on 1 June 2025, and a “Giru” TV segment the same day. He denied making the statement attributed to him as Chairman of the Galle District Coordinating Committee and requested that the matter be referred through the Deputy Speaker to the Speaker for a proper inquiry. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Paddy Purchase, Rice Import, Horticultural Crops; Question of Privilege Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Asked how many of the 65 cases resulted in the accused being found guilty. Oral Question: CIABOC Cases Against Politicians (Q.712/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Asked for clarification on the status of 157 filed cases, specifically how many had resulted in judgments. Oral Question: CIABOC Cases Against Politicians (Q.712/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Asked how many court cases had been withdrawn between 2020 and 2024 as his first supplementary question. Oral Question: CIABOC Cases Against Politicians (Q.712/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya responded to a question on CIABOC action relating to complaints from 2015–2019, stating that 157 cases were filed during 2020–2024 against politicians and public officials. She said 65 cases had been concluded, three cases had been withdrawn, and detailed lists of case outcomes and reasons for withdrawals had been tabled. Oral Question: CIABOC Cases Against Politicians (Q.712/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 Cases Filed Against Politicians and Public Officials During 2020–2024 by CIABOC: Details AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman asked the Prime Minister to provide details on cases filed by CIABOC from 2020 to 2024 against politicians and public officials concerning alleged fraud, corruption, and murder incidents from 2015 to 2019. He requested the number of cases filed, concluded, and withdrawn, along with identification of the relevant cases, and asked for reasons if the information could not be provided. Oral Question: CIABOC Cases Against Politicians (Q.712/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella raised a supplementary question concerning more than 100 long-settled families living near the Kandy General Hospital in Bogambara, some of whom pay assessment rates but cannot obtain documentation needed for school admissions. She requested urgent action to regularize or otherwise resolve their status, noting that the houses were self-funded and their residence had not previously been challenged. Oral Question: National Hospital Kandy (Q.614/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa provided details on the extent and status of Kandy National Hospital land, stating that 58.48 acres are involved and that some key parcels are needed for expanding patient care services but are occupied or encroached upon. He outlined ongoing measures including acquisition and gazetting of land, eviction proceedings against unauthorized occupants, execution of court orders, boundary fencing, restrictions on municipal approvals and utility connections, and data collection on occupants for a possible Cabinet Memorandum. He also noted the appointment of a hospital Land Committee and steps to address claims linked to the Natha Devalaya while preventing further unauthorized construction. Oral Question: National Hospital Kandy (Q.614/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister responded to a motion on employment for persons with disabilities, stating that the Government’s policy is to build an inclusive society and strengthen protection of disability rights. He said the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, No. 28 of 1996, the 2003 national disability policy, and related action plans are being updated, while Cabinet has approved preparation of legislation on sign language. He also outlined increases to disability-related allowances and grants, including higher monthly support, expanded beneficiaries, assistive device funding, education grants, self-employment support and housing grants, alongside efforts to facilitate self-employment and private sector placements. Adjournment Debate: Employment for Persons with Disabilities Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna supported the motion on persons with disabilities and requested that the term “differently abled people” be used in Hansard. He highlighted the high prevalence of disability in the North and East due to the war, cited districts and institutions affected, and called for a strong policy and programme, including employment opportunities for unemployed youth and persons with disabilities. He also asked that the suffering of affected persons not be politicized, affirmed service within a united country, and corrected what he described as a media misrepresentation of his remarks on the Chemmani mass graves. Adjournment Debate: Employment for Persons with Disabilities Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva JJB AI summary Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva moved an Adjournment Motion calling for immediate action to improve the economic participation and social inclusion of persons with disabilities. Citing the 2012 Census figure that 71 percent of Sri Lanka’s 1.6 million persons with disabilities are not economically active, he said existing measures such as the 1988 public service 3 percent recruitment quota, the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, and UN commitments are not being properly implemented. He urged the Government to ensure recruitment procedures and official practice uphold the quota and enable persons with disabilities to contribute to national development. Adjournment Debate: Employment for Persons with Disabilities Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera accused the Government of failing to uphold the principles of the Right to Information Act, which he said had been supported by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake when in Opposition. He cited the refusal to provide activist Anuruddha Bandara with details of Presidential Media Division staff and the lack of response to his own parliamentary questions on India-Sri Lanka agreements as examples of withheld public information. He questioned whether the Government had changed its stance on transparency and argued that its failure to disclose basic information undermined citizens’ right to know. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary An investigation is underway into the alleged unlawful acquisition, after no action had been taken for many years. The Minister stated that further steps will be taken within the legal framework as required. Oral Question: Common Lands Allotted in Private Land Sales in Minuwangoda (Q. 849/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister stated that promotions for lower ranks in the Police have been stalled since February 2020, with 275 fundamental rights cases before the Supreme Court relating to the issue. He said the Government is taking steps, without affecting pending judicial proceedings, to fill vacancies and grant promotions within three months to 5,000 Constable and Sergeant grade officers and about 1,500 officers in investigative ranks. He added that instructions have been issued to the Acting IGP and the Ministry Secretary to expedite the process and strengthen the Police service. Oral Question: Disappearances in North-East after Civil War (Q. 516/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Najith Indika welcomed the resumption, after about a decade, of investigations into disappearances in the North-East, including the cases of Lalith Kumar Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan. He asked the Ministry what steps are planned to address shortages of police personnel nationwide, particularly at stations, checkpoints, and environmental police units, and whether recruitment measures are envisaged. Oral Question: Disappearances in North-East after Civil War (Q. 516/2025) Read →