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 May 2026 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera referred briefly to an incident in which a person stopped work and died. No further policy position, proposal, or question was stated in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera rejected claims that the deceased person’s family had not expressed suspicion, calling such assertions false and insulting to the family. He argued that Parliament has a duty to establish the truth and respond to the family’s request rather than repeat false statements. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera challenged the Minister of Justice’s statement that the wife of officer Ranga Nishshanka Rajapaksha had not alleged suspicious circumstances in his death. He tabled letters from the Director-General of Health Services and the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate indicating that the wife had reported suspicions and that a medical board was sought, citing case number B 88575/2026. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. Dr. Najith Indika challenged allegations made against him or the Government, urging those making claims to repeat them publicly and pursue legal action if they are true. He criticized statements made about the death of a public official while investigations are ongoing, clarifying that the post-mortem report did not state “suicide” but used the term “suspected self-inflicted injury,” and noted that a panel of four consultant JMOs had been appointed for the inquiry. He also referred to the Tajudeen case to caution against misinformation around forensic investigations, and asserted that current investigations and prosecutions into this incident and past frauds would proceed. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the matter under discussion was before court. He indicated that further parliamentary comment should take account of its pending judicial status. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe accused the Government of interfering with the Judiciary, CID and Police, including by transferring judges after arrest orders. He alleged that multiple major corruption scandals had occurred during the Government’s tenure, including container, coal and multibillion-rupee scams, and argued that the Government had failed to act on its pledge to catch wrongdoers. He warned that members of the Government would face legal action after a change in administration. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe alleged political interference in law enforcement and the judiciary, claiming CID officers and other officials were acting politically and that judges were being transferred following certain rulings or custody orders. He specifically referred to incidents involving Mount Lavinia and Colombo courts, with part of his remarks expunged by the Chair, and accused the Government of interfering with judicial independence. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe criticized investigations into alleged large-scale theft, claiming that a billion dollars had been misappropriated while authorities sought answers from those connected to the accused. He questioned whether justice could be expected from state institutions, comparing the current situation to the Rajapaksa era’s military and police. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe questioned how an impartial inquiry into alleged financial fraud could proceed while a Deputy Minister, Minister, and Secretary remained in office, and asked why only four workers had been removed. He alleged that information about a USD 2.5 million fraud and an LKR 13.5 billion NDB Bank transfer had been withheld from Parliament, and called for proper disclosure and investigation. He further demanded an urgent audit of Sri Lanka’s banking sector, linking recent banking frauds and past allegations, including coal-related losses, to significant costs borne by taxpayers. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Dr. Anil Jayantha stated that the individuals in question were first transferred and subsequently interdicted. The remark appears to clarify the sequence of administrative actions taken against them. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Harshana Nanayakkara said court proceedings and investigations into matters including Prageeth Eknaligoda’s disappearance and the Easter Sunday attacks are now progressing after initial delays caused by what he described as a collapsed system. He stated that further investigations may lead to charges and called on those implicated to answer them, while asserting that the Government would continue its programme despite Opposition attempts to obstruct it. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister said the Government is investigating the reported loss of USD 2.5 million to determine whether it resulted from negligence or fraud, and rejected claims that it was being concealed. He outlined a timeline of action, including detection on 22 March, a complaint on 24 March, internal audit measures, notification of the Financial Intelligence Unit and SLCERT, police reporting to court, interdiction of four officers, and cooperation with Australian and US authorities. He contrasted this response with alleged past financial losses under previous administrations, stating that the current Government is also investigating those matters and has filed cases, including in relation to Greek Bonds. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna alleged that USD 2.5 million in public funds had been lost and said attempts were made to conceal the matter from Parliament and the Committee on Public Finance. He argued that the Treasury and relevant Finance Ministry authorities failed to report irregularities despite warning signs, and questioned compliance with Financial Regulations. He called for a fair and thorough investigation, including into doubts surrounding a related death, and warned that the loss would ultimately be borne by citizens through taxation. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Hon. Dilith Jayaweera raised concern that Government figures, including the President, had referred publicly to court judgments and timelines at May Day rallies, arguing that this pressured the judiciary and placed the Minister of Justice in a difficult position. He criticized the use of State power and political rhetoric to intimidate the Opposition, while also questioning the Government’s handling of mysterious deaths of State officers. He argued that the Government was focusing on taxation and a primary surplus without addressing economic contraction, rupee depreciation, rising electricity costs, and the impact on private investment and industry. He urged the Government to move away from intimidation politics and present practical plans to prepare the public and economy for current global and domestic shocks. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition raised concerns over alleged fraudulent foreign debt-related remittances, stating that US$25 million had been sent to a wrong account in ten instances and questioning whether required financial laws, regulations, and procedures were followed. He criticized delays in informing Parliament and the Treasury Secretary’s initial refusal to appear before COPF, and called for details on the death of an interdicted officer and subsequent Treasury staff changes. He demanded that the Government present comprehensive facts to Parliament and clarify accountability for the loss, rejecting any attempt to attribute responsibility solely to a hacker. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan congratulated Vijay and the TVK in Tamil Nadu, then raised concerns over the assault on hill-country Tamils at Neelagama Estate, linking it to the continuing lack of land and housing rights for plantation communities. He urged the Government to secure justice, residential land, and housing for hill-country Tamils. He also questioned the detention by Sri Lanka Customs of books by Kilinochchi author Thambi Theepachelvan, arguing that it restricted freedom of expression. He connected these issues with disputes over Kurunthoor Malai and called on the Government to reform its approach, respect minority communities, and promote reconciliation. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep - Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep used the debate on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act to raise longstanding land and housing issues affecting hill-country plantation communities, noting that many estate families still live in overcrowded line rooms and are denied permission to build basic facilities. He cited the recent Neelagama Estate incident in Kahawatte, where a worker’s shelter was attacked and family members assaulted, and said nine suspects were arrested within eight hours while investigations were initiated after discussions with officials and plantation company representatives. He stated that the Government’s position is to protect hill-country Tamils, enforce the law equally, prevent estate managements or others from taking the law into their own hands, and pursue land ownership as the solution to repeated injustices. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera JJB AI summary Nishantha Jayaweera stated that breaching the agreement would affect the person’s residency status. He added that action would be taken in accordance with the relevant court order. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought a ministerial statement on an alleged Rs. 13.2 billion financial fraud spanning FY 2024, FY 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, raising concerns over Central Bank supervision under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023. He questioned why the Bank Supervision Department, FIU, LankaPay and payment monitoring systems failed to detect or act on suspicious transactions reportedly flagged by commercial banks, including over 2,700 CEFT transactions. He also asked about possible involvement of other financial institutions, impacts on dividends, EPF/ETF, SLIC and shareholders, tax losses, remittances or cryptocurrency transfers, market capitalization losses, and disclosure around a debenture issue. He requested that the Government appoint an independent forensic auditor, arguing that a CBSL-appointed audit could create a conflict of interest. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Debt Service Payment and Central Bank Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Minister Anil Jayantha stated that, due to the complexity and technological aspects of the alleged offence, the Government needed accurate information before commenting. He said premature statements could mislead the public, so authorities waited for progress in the investigation before providing clarification. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Debt Service Payment and Central Bank Read →