Topic
Law & Order
1,620 speeches · 292 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. Ananda Wijepala, M.P. JJB | 137 |
| 2 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 57 |
| 3 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 55 |
| 4 | Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 46 |
| 5 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 45 |
| 6 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 43 |
| 7 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 37 |
| 8 | Hon. Mujibur Rahman, M.P. SJB | 36 |
| 9 | Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, M.P. NDF | 32 |
| 10 | Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney at Law, M.P. SLPP | 30 |
Speeches
1,620 on this topic- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the Minister of Environment on whether a national wild elephant census has been conducted, the current population, and the number of elephant deaths in 2025, stating that 409 deaths had been recorded amid the human-elephant conflict. He urged measures including limiting proposed cultivation releases near Palukadawala–Nakolagane, establishing monitoring near the Getadiwula bridge, improving railway lighting/signalling and driver arrangements on the Meenagaya service, standardizing electric fences, investigating hakka patas poison supplies, and protecting the tusker “Kavantissa.” He argued that continued elephant deaths, habitat loss, and train collisions threaten tourism and Sri Lanka’s elephant heritage, and called for coordinated action in 2026 to reduce deaths. Adjournment Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Investigations into the matters raised are ongoing, and no detailed response was provided at this stage. It was noted that the events in question occurred before the current Government took office, while details on the two police officers arrested after it assumed office were referred to the Minister of Public Security as the relevant subject Minister. Oral Question: Detention Orders (Q.1638/2025) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper questioned why only two police officers have been detained in relation to the Easter attacks since the Government took office, despite the CID identifying four Army intelligence officers allegedly connected to the matter. He asked whether there was a specific reason detention orders had not been obtained and the officers had not been arrested. Oral Question: Detention Orders (Q.1638/2025) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Stepni Fernando JJB AI summary The member raised a supplementary question on fire safety, noting the absence of an on-site fire unit despite the presence of many factories and nearby settlements. She asked what measures are being taken to address the risk that fire assistance from Colombo, Gampaha or Negombo may arrive too late to prevent spread to surrounding villages. Oral Question: Factories in Ekala Industrial Zone (Q.1564/2025) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha JJB AI summary Manoj Rajapaksha asked the Prime Minister whether reported incidents at local authority meetings involving obstruction, abuse, threats, or assaults against government officers had occurred. He sought details on the areas affected, action taken against those involved, and future measures to prevent similar incidents. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara raised a matter of privilege under Standing Order 28(5), referring to a letter he had sent the Speaker about death threats and his security. He stated that security agencies had confirmed, based on intelligence, a threat to his life and that the IGP had informed him in writing that security should be provided. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala clarified that the Emergency Regulations were used only for disaster response, essential services, relief delivery, and public safety, not for political repression, media suppression, or governance by emergency powers. He stated that relief payments had largely been completed, including the Rs. 25,000 payment in full, 95 per cent of the Rs. 50,000 grant, and 65 per cent of crop-damage compensation at about Rs. 150,000 per hectare. He rejected allegations of a police state, said police had been allowed to act lawfully and without improper political orders, and affirmed that communal or religious extremism would not be permitted in relation to issues such as Tissa Vihara. He also explained that the Defence Secretary’s notice referred to the end of the active cyclone disaster phase, with the country now in the post-disaster recovery phase. Debate: Public Security Ordinance Resolution and Delimitation Motion Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper questioned the scope of the emergency regulations gazetted under the Public Security Ordinance following the Dicha cyclone, arguing that provisions on taking possession of property and vehicles, entry, search, arrest, offences and penalties lacked a clear connection to disaster relief. He asked the Government to clarify whether it intended to use property and vehicle requisition powers and, if not, to remove those provisions. He suggested the Gazette appeared to have copied earlier public security regulations rather than being tailored to the cyclone response, urged the Government to correct it, and indicated that a vote would be called next time. Debate: Public Security Ordinance Resolution and Delimitation Motion Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera argued that the emergency regulations tabled were overbroad and appeared to be copied from earlier crisis periods rather than tailored to the current situation. Citing a Supreme Court judgment on proportionality, he said emergency powers should be limited to actual necessity and noted that previous support for such regulations was based on an immediate crisis. He raised concerns about alleged selective law enforcement and political interference in policing, and called on the Government to narrow and amend the regulations to address only the present need. Debate: Public Security Ordinance Resolution and Delimitation Motion Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara questioned the extension of emergency regulations after the Defence Secretary had stated that the disaster situation had ended, arguing that emergency powers were historically used for suppression and were unnecessary for ongoing relief work. He alleged the extension could be intended to curb protests over education reforms or media criticism, and raised concerns about disaster mismanagement, including ignored cyclone warnings, inadequate shelter for displaced people, limited compensation, and insufficient support for affected farmers. He urged the Government to withdraw the emergency and said the Opposition would support genuine relief measures for disaster-affected communities. Debate: Public Security Ordinance Resolution and Delimitation Motion Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala said the Dicha cyclone had ended, as stated by the Defence Secretary, but post-disaster operations were continuing. He argued that the current emergency regulations are proportionate to the disaster situation and asked the Opposition to identify any misuse of them, while distinguishing the present regulations from past abuses of emergency powers. Citing casualty and displacement figures as of 1 December 2025, he called for a short extension of the regulations and rejected claims that the Government was creating a police state or interfering with police operations. Debate: Public Security Ordinance Resolution and Delimitation Motion Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Hon. Faiszer Musthapha argued that the emergency regulations issued under the Public Security Ordinance are framed like national security measures used after the Easter attacks and during the Aragalaya, rather than being tailored to disaster management. He urged the Government not to extend or approve them in their present form, citing provisions on requisitioning property and restrictions affecting freedom of expression as lacking a clear nexus to disaster relief. He proposed that Parliament instead develop targeted emergency regulations to strengthen disaster response and the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” mechanism, and tabled related Defence Ministry correspondence, prior emergency gazettes, and a Supreme Court judgment finding similar regulations ultra vires. Debate: Public Security Ordinance Resolution and Delimitation Motion Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Moved approval of the President’s Proclamation bringing Part II of the Public Security Ordinance into operation nationwide from 28 December 2025, seeking a one-month extension of emergency powers following Cyclone “Dicha.” She cited continuing displacement, damaged housing, landslide risks, the need for NBRO assessments before resettlement, uninterrupted essential services, and the continued operation of the Commissioner-General of Essential Services, while stating the powers would not be used for other purposes. She also addressed concerns over the Grade 6 English module, saying an investigation is under way through the NIE’s statutory procedures, the book has not been distributed, and disciplinary action will follow the findings. Debate: Public Security Ordinance Resolution and Delimitation Motion Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika supported regulations under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act, arguing that they improve fishers’ pension benefits while the Government also moves to abolish MPs’ pensions. He responded to Opposition claims about disaster relief, stating that assistance announced by the President is being paid and processed in stages based on assessments, and contrasted this with delays after past disasters such as Meeriabedda. He also criticized the previous administration’s record on policing and governance, and urged the Opposition to support the Government’s legislative programme, economic stabilization efforts, and relief measures where appropriate. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations Read →
- 6 January 2026 Hon. Jagath Withana AI summary Hon. Jagath Withana alleged that police were improperly intervening in the administration of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha following a dispute involving its Secretary and Chairman Kasun Munasinghe, who had been remanded after complaints of assault and obstruction of official duties. He argued that the allegations were false, that officials had stated no assault occurred, and that the dispute arose from the Sabha’s cross-party decision to oppose the Secretary’s handling of government road development funds. He tabled related documents, questioned the police role in administrative matters, and raised a privileges concern after saying he was prevented from entering the police station. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB AI summary Hon. Roshan Akmeemana supported new Regulations under the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act, arguing that flexible contributions and survivor benefits are needed because fishers are largely informal workers with irregular incomes and limited social protection. He said past schemes had low enrolment and called for stronger outreach, while outlining disaster-related losses to fishing craft in the Eastern Province and government measures to repair or replace vessels and provide gear grants. He also referred to plans to expand Cod Bay harbour with World Bank support, renovate the Trincomalee central fish market, and revive inland fisheries. He concluded by affirming media freedom while stating that media institutions must be accountable for accurate reporting. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa argued that fisheries regulations would be ineffective without practical implementation, citing declines in inland and marine fisheries and asking for a clear plan to restore livelihoods affected by floods, landslides and breaches such as Seruwila and Mawil Aru. He criticized delays and reductions in disaster relief, alleged politically motivated use of police and regulatory bodies, and questioned investigations involving media, drugs, and law enforcement transfers. He demanded accountability from the Education Ministry and the Prime Minister over Grade 6 textbook QR-code content and urged that education reforms reflect labour-market needs while respecting culture and religious advice. He also asked the Government to reconsider transferring Civil Security Department personnel away from their local communities and to address pending Korean employment placements fairly. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a series of concerns outside the fisheries item, criticizing the Government’s handling of the Venezuela-related incident, the education “module” issue, police conduct, alleged threats to media institutions, and treatment of military, police, railway and Civil Security Department personnel. He argued that political responsibility should apply consistently, called for the Prime Minister to face consequences or resign over the module issue, and said the IGP should resign over failures in policing. He urged the Government not to interfere with media houses, not to remove Army officers before pension eligibility, not to evict long-serving police officers from quarters without alternatives, and not to make arbitrary transfers or dismissals of Civil Security personnel. He also called for proper procedures in public fund disbursement and criticized publicity-driven responses to railway and disaster-related issues. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister sought approval for regulations on mud-crab harvesting, citing NARA guidelines, complaints about undersized and gravid crabs, and the need to meet EU and UN seafood standards to avoid export restrictions linked to IUU fishing and non-compliance. He said the regulations would set standards including a 130 mm minimum carapace width and govern catching, culturing and export to protect resources while sustaining foreign exchange earnings. He also outlined plans to revive an effective fisher pension and social security scheme, noting losses from Cyclone “Ditwah,” including destroyed and damaged boats and three deaths, and said the Government was providing grants, replacement craft and gear. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary Asked what legal and administrative capacity exists to recover State properties around Yatiyantota town that are currently held on leases by private parties. He requested that such properties be taken back for Police or other State purposes and that action be taken against any parties misusing them. Oral Question: OIC Official Residence and Land at Yatiyantota Police Station (Q. relating to Dr. Nandana Millagala) Read →