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- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister, replying on behalf of the Minister, stated that the Yatiyantota property used as the OIC’s official residence has no recorded formal handover date to the Sri Lanka Police and was leased in 2013 to a party for residential and agricultural purposes during regularization of railway reserve lands. He said State Lands law applies, referred to a 2015 letter from the Yatiyantota Divisional Secretary tabled as Annex 01, and noted there is no information it was officially assigned for political activities or that police received complaints about alterations or unauthorized construction. Oral Question: OIC Official Residence and Land at Yatiyantota Police Station (Q. relating to Dr. Nandana Millagala) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs about the alleged transfer of the OIC’s official residence and approximately two roods of land at Garagoda, Yatiyantota, originally belonging to Sri Lanka Railways and later handed to the Sri Lanka Police. He sought clarification on the legality of any transfer to a private party, the identity of transferees, whether the premises were transferred for political activities, and what legal action would follow regarding alterations to the old building and unauthorized construction. Oral Question: OIC Official Residence and Land at Yatiyantota Police Station (Q. relating to Dr. Nandana Millagala) Read →
- 6 January 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was informed of a message from the President regarding a proclamation issued on 28 December 2025 under Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance. The proclamation brings Part II of the Ordinance into operation throughout Sri Lanka from that date, citing the cyclonic storm disaster situation, protection of public order, and maintenance of essential supplies and services under Article 155(4) of the Constitution. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns over alleged improper relief distribution in Verugal, Trincomalee, including arrests and remand of residents who questioned non-receipt of assistance. He criticised unfulfilled government promises on compensation and relief, opposed providing vehicles to MPs amid public hardship, and urged Ministers to engage directly with affected communities. He also called for proper investigation of Dr. Bellana’s complaint regarding alleged procurement irregularities at the National Hospital, questioned reported deaths linked to ondansetron, and referred to administrative issues at the NMRA. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe addressed the impact of Cyclone “Ditva,” stating that 643 people had died and 183 were missing, and outlined the Government’s relief and reconstruction response. He reported that Rs. 25,000 grants had been paid to most affected families in Gampaha and detailed increased compensation schemes for damaged houses, crops, livestock, businesses, fishing boats, school equipment, rental support, and livelihood loss. He criticized Opposition claims and conduct as politically motivated while saying the Government would accept constructive proposals, support public servants and security forces, and proceed with short-term relief followed by temporary and permanent reconstruction. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka supported the Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate for relief and reconstruction following a national tragedy, while urging the Government to implement the President’s promised relief package quickly, transparently, and without political interference, deductions, or conditions. He emphasized that cash grants, including the pledged compensation for damaged roofing, should go directly to affected families who lost lives, homes, livelihoods, crops, and school materials. He commended public, private, religious, media, and Opposition-led relief efforts, and said the Opposition would support the allocation while continuing to scrutinize any shortcomings. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara said the Government’s supplementary estimate was being presented while continuing cyclone “Dicha” relief work, and commended state officials, security forces, volunteers, and local communities involved in rescue, road clearing, irrigation repair, and school restoration efforts. He argued that in Badulla the Government prioritized saving lives, restoring access, and enabling cultivation, including completing urgent Uma Oya canal works within 12 days while planning longer-term engineering solutions. He criticized the Opposition’s attendance and response to the crisis, urged them to contribute practically to the estimated 1,300 damaged irrigation works, and contrasted the current response with past disaster management failures. He also stated that economic stabilization had continued despite the disaster, citing worker remittances, tourism, foreign reserves, rupee liquidity buffers, and lower exchange-rate volatility as evidence of public and investor confidence. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan expressed condolences to disaster-affected families and commended relief efforts by officials, MPs, civil society and the public, while urging proper and transparent implementation of government assistance. He raised concerns about statements made to the President at the Puttalam DCC regarding the Puttalam–Elavankulam–Mannar road, arguing that the route has historical public use, significantly reduces travel time to Jaffna, and was wrongly closed following litigation and Wildlife Department assurances. He questioned the basis for restricting public transport through Wilpattu when other roads through wildlife areas remain open, tabled related Supreme Court documents, and urged action to protect and reopen the road, including measures against future flood damage. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka outlined the Government’s disaster relief response, noting payments of the Rs. 25,000 grant, dry rations, and planned schoolchildren’s grants, while acknowledging that some delays and omissions are possible given the scale of the disaster affecting over 1.7 million people. He detailed impacts including 643 deaths, 183 missing persons, and extensive damage to housing and infrastructure, and said assessments including a World Bank report were pending. He supported the Supplementary Estimate providing Rs. 500 billion for housing and public infrastructure restoration, explaining that exceeding the primary expenditure ceiling is permitted under Section 16(4) of the State Finance Management Act due to the calamity, and that the allocation can be managed within the already approved borrowing limit. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Urban Development JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara said the Government was focusing on disaster response and recovery after severe flooding, while accusing parts of the Opposition of politicizing relief efforts rather than engaging constructively. He detailed impacts in Colombo District, especially Kolonnawa, including over 86,000 affected families, more than 55,000 damaged houses in Kolonnawa, deployment of about 70 boats, and ongoing garbage clearance said to be over 82 per cent complete. He stated that the Rs. 25,000 cleaning grant would be paid following official assessments, with additional staff assigned to complete payments, and outlined plans under the Prime Minister for Kelani basin flood control, removal of unauthorized structures, and humane resettlement of more than 5,000 households. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna said over 30 Opposition MPs had requested a Special Committee with Opposition investigatory powers to examine alleged shortcomings in the Government’s management of the recent disaster. He argued that relief measures announced by the President were delayed or inadequately implemented, citing unpaid or reduced grants for house-cleaning and schoolchildren, insufficient household and SME compensation, unclear circulars, and reported politicization of aid distribution. He urged faster delivery of benefits and stated that the Opposition would support the Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate for disaster relief. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella raised concerns about disaster relief in the Kandy District following heavy rainfall, landslide warnings, fatalities, and widespread damage. She said the Rs. 25,000 initial grant announced by the President had been allocated to only 21,431 of 51,596 affected families in the district, with low payment rates in several Divisional Secretariat areas, and requested urgent action to expedite payments. She also highlighted the absence of state assistance to 321 displaced families sheltered at Panchawilatenna Sri Ransingharama Viharaya, requested repairs to the collapsed Gurukale-Godawatta road, and described the debris-clearing burden faced by the Gampola Municipal Council after flooding. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa thanked volunteers, clergy, school staff, and public officials involved in relief work for people displaced by the disaster and still housed in camps. He criticized government members for, in his view, attempting to downplay or normalize the disaster by referring to rainfall measurements and suggesting such losses were routine, arguing that this was unfair. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. Sunil Biyanwila JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Biyanwila supported the motion to suspend the sitting and commended the disaster response, particularly the Irrigation Department’s protection of tank systems and the coordination among political authorities, public officials, security forces, volunteers and communities. He said the Government maintained stable prices, delivered relief, restored electricity and water, reopened most schools, and allocated more funds to relocate people from high-risk areas. He also highlighted measures to resume cultivation in the Maha season, including clearing damaged farmlands, and said devolving spending authority to Divisional Secretaries and Grama Niladharis helped ensure transparent, corruption-free relief operations that attracted domestic and international support. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a Question by Private Notice under Standing Order 27(2) on the expansion of private sector credit by licensed commercial banks and non-bank financial institutions from 2023 to 2025. Citing Central Bank figures for 2024, he sought disaggregated data on gold-backed pawning loans, vehicle leasing and hire purchase, and credit card credit, arguing that these categories affect household indebtedness, consumer spending and financial stability. He requested annual rupee and percentage growth figures, non-performing loan and provisioning data, the contribution of these categories to 2025 credit growth, details of any emerging risks identified by the Central Bank, and publication of a standardized dataset for parliamentary oversight. Question by Private Notice: Credit Expansion and Ministerial Statement on Tourism Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan expressed condolences to those killed during Cyclone “Titva” and the floods, including five Navy personnel in Chundikkulam and a bank employee, Pathmanikethan, who died after helping rescue bus passengers in Anuradhapura. He compared the disaster with major floods in 1958 and 1983, recalling damage to the Iranamadu Tank and community efforts to protect it. He commended irrigation engineers and officials in Kilinochchi for decisions taken to manage water levels, prevent a breach of the Iranamadu bund, and protect surrounding communities. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera defended the Government’s second Budget, contrasting it with the economic crisis inherited from previous administrations and criticizing the Opposition for opposing a Rs. 200 wage increase. He said some Opposition MPs supported the measure despite their party leadership, and thanked them. He also described the Government and NPP response to recent sea surges and landslides across 22 districts, detailing volunteer relief and cleanup work in Akurana, Kandy, carried out with local officials, religious institutions, and community support. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Champika Hettiarachchi JJB AI summary Condemning the loss of life from the floods, Champika Hettiarachchi said cooperatives had been used effectively in relief efforts and argued that the disaster debate had overtaken the scheduled discussion on trade, food security and cooperatives. He rejected Opposition claims that adequate early warnings had been issued, comparing current casualties in Gampaha with those in 2016 and 2017 and attributing heightened risk partly to past land distribution, encroachment and unauthorized construction. He defended the Government’s Treasury reserves as enabling rapid disaster response, criticized past unfulfilled housing pledges by the current Leader of the Opposition, and called for non-partisan cooperation in rebuilding. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism JJB AI summary Vijitha Herath said the Emergency was proclaimed under the Public Security Ordinance of 1959 using the President’s powers in response to the disaster. He noted that the relevant regulations had been presented to Parliament for approval, after which they would have legal effect, and stated that the Opposition had itself requested the declaration. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri expressed condolences for Tri-Forces personnel and civilians who died in the disaster, and argued that the floods resulted from exceptionally intense rainfall exceeding the capacity of Sri Lanka’s mainly irrigation-based reservoirs, not from failures to open sluice gates. He said engineers acted to protect reservoir bunds and rejected Opposition claims about inadequate response and allocations, stating that Polonnaruwa received LKR 228 million for initial house-cleaning assistance and LKR 27 million for food, rations, and camp management. He reported that around 11,300 families and nearly 40,000 people were displaced in Polonnaruwa, and said repairs were underway at Elahera and Kumara Ella, including a commitment to repair damaged bridge spans within 14 days. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Read →