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- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister clarified that applicants for Police Clearance Certificates do not require any recommendation or approval from a Public Security Committee Chairman. He said a Grama Niladhari certification is sought only if an issue arises, while routine residence verification is handled by the relevant police officer through the Grama Niladhari. He stated that any contrary advice from officials is incorrect and reiterated the subject Minister’s earlier position. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka questioned alleged government criticism of Derana TV and Aruna newspaper over reports on police clearance procedures, arguing that two Ministers had given conflicting positions and tabling a Moratumulla Police Station form listing recommendations from the Public Security Committee Chair and Grama Niladhari as requirements. He said action should not be taken against media when the reported procedure matched information from the responsible Minister, and contrasted this with past publications by the JVP’s Lanka newspaper. Turning to the Energy Ministry, he asked how the Government planned to bring in a refinery investor without first separating and valuing the CPC and the refinery, and sought details on the Mannar 50 MW wind project, including who initiated it, allocated land, conducted feasibility work and prepared the RFP. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that there was no police instruction or circular requiring approval from Public Security Committee chairmen for police reports. He argued that Public Security Committees were being deliberately targeted to undermine mechanisms used to combat the drug trade, and linked criticism of the committees to opposition to anti-drug enforcement efforts. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala stated that appointments to positions are made with majority consent and that canvassing for such appointments is not problematic. He emphasized that the Public Security Committees were established under a proper circular. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala stated that no circular from the Ministry of Public Security or the Police Department requires a certificate from Public Security Committees for the issuance of character certificates, which continue to be processed based on Grama Niladhari certification. He said any reported incident at a police station would be examined, but asserted that the matter being raised appeared to relate to former Community Police Committees under previous governments. He also rejected allegations that Public Security Committees are politicized, explaining their composition and the process for selecting chairpersons. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa briefly indicated that the relevant officers could be directed to involve the Hakmana Police. The statement appears to be an interjection or procedural remark rather than a substantive policy argument. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala stated that community police committees were established as part of efforts to strengthen public participation in policing and improve local security coordination. He appeared to begin explaining the origins or role of these committees, but the provided speech extract is incomplete and does not include further details, proposals, or demands. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition raised concerns that applicants for police character certificates are being required to obtain recommendations from Community Police Committee Chairmen. He cited two cases in the Kirinda-Puhulwella and Kamburupitiya areas, naming the applicants, police stations, GN divisions and committee chairmen involved, and questioned whether such requirements create partisan control over community-level administration. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary In his capacity as Minister of Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa raised concerns about an “Aruna” newspaper lead story claiming police complaints required approval from a Community Police Committee Chairman, stating that the report was unverified and later inadequately corrected. He cited previous reports by the same media group, including stories related to “Clean Sri Lanka” and Northern commemorations, alleging a pattern of publishing misleading information that could create public unrest or communal tension. He said complaints would be made to relevant authorities and legal action pursued where appropriate, while affirming the Government’s commitment to media freedom and the public’s right to accurate information. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary The Hon. Ananda Wijepala stated that a CID Computer Crime Division sub-unit was established in Jaffna only in April, with complaints now being received and investigated there. He said the division has been upgraded under a Deputy Inspector General, trained officers are being deployed to sub-units, and measures are being taken to make investigations more efficient despite their complexity. He noted that about 25 computer-crime complaints are reported daily nationwide, investigations are initiated in each case, and completed matters are referred to court for determination. Oral Question No. 3 (Q.812/2025): Financial Cybercrime Complaints (Second Round) Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy raised concerns about rising financial cybercrimes in the Northern Province, including bank and WhatsApp hacks and overseas money-transfer scams. He argued that low official figures for 2020-2024 reflect the previous absence of a functioning cybercrime unit in Jaffna and noted difficulties victims face in obtaining information from banks and police while cases remain delayed. He asked the Minister what future measures would be taken and called for stronger laws to prevent such crimes. Oral Question No. 3 (Q.812/2025): Financial Cybercrime Complaints (Second Round) Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister provided statistics on financial cybercrime complaints reported to Sri Lanka Police, stating that 5,634 complaints were recorded from 2020 to 31 October 2025, with a sharp increase in 2024 and 2025. He said 51 complaints came from the Northern Province, mainly from Jaffna, and gave a district-wise breakdown for online banking frauds, phishing, and unauthorized electronic fund transfers. He also stated that a Computer Crime Investigation Sub-Unit was established at the Jaffna Headquarters Police Station on 25 April 2025 to cover the Northern Province, alongside similar units in other provinces. Oral Question No. 3 (Q.812/2025): Financial Cybercrime Complaints (Second Round) Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to provide annual data from 2020 to date on financial cybercrime complaints reported to the Sri Lanka Police, including separate figures for the Northern Province. He also requested district-level Northern Province data on online banking scams, phishing, and unauthorized electronic fund transfers reported through official channels, and details of measures to improve access to reporting mechanisms in rural and underserved areas. Oral Question No. 3 (Q.812/2025): Financial Cybercrime Complaints (Second Round) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake moved an adjournment motion opposing the proposed conversion of Sri Lanka’s 14 Dedicated Economic Centres into a limited company, National Agri Market Services Limited, and the vesting of their land and buildings in that entity. He argued that the centres have functioned under District and Divisional Secretaries since 1999, serve farmers effectively, and that transferring them to a company risks public assets and has generated stakeholder opposition. He urged the Government to withdraw or reconsider the proposed legislation, consult affected farmers and traders, and address any management or accountability issues within the existing administrative framework. Adjournment: Dedicated Economic Centres Read →
- 19 November 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved a resolution to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the release of 323 import containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection. The proposed committee would examine the legality of the release, accountability of officials and entities, possible illegal or harmful contents, the roles of Sri Lanka Customs and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, and the adequacy of existing safeguards. He cited a Treasury-appointed investigation, Customs officers’ concerns, and public security risks, including possible links to narcotics, weapons, revenue loss, and public safety, and proposed recommendations for legal, administrative, and policy reforms. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister rejected a newspaper and television report claiming that Police reports now require approval from the Public Security Committee Chair in addition to a Grama Niladhari certificate, stating that no such instruction or circular has been issued by the Police or the Ministry. He said the report was unverified and misleading, criticized the media outlet’s conduct, and indicated that he had already complained to the CID about previous reporting and would raise this matter with the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Hon. Faiszer Musthapha urged the Government to revive the stalled Provincial Council election process by appointing the statutory Review Committee, addressing delimitation issues affecting minorities and small parties, and preserving reforms such as the mixed electoral system and 25 per cent women’s quota. He called for amendments to protect minority representation, greater devolution of constitutionally assigned Police and Land powers under the 13th Amendment, and an assessment of the Provincial Council system’s effectiveness. He also proposed reforms to reduce corruption in local authorities by limiting mayors’ and chairpersons’ executive powers, digitalizing approvals, addressing stray dogs humanely through sterilization, and resolving service and salary issues affecting management and investigations officers. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi said his party supports holding Provincial Council elections under the previous electoral system and accused the JVP/NPP of opposing them, citing events from 1988-89 to argue that such opposition has had harmful consequences. He asserted that Provincial Council elections should be held promptly and said his side would demonstrate its public support. He also raised concerns over a Tangalle Municipal Council staff tour approved soon after the Chairman’s appointment, linking it to a fatal accident at Ella, and called for accountability, including a disciplinary inquiry into the Chairman and the granting of leave. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Condemning alleged attacks on Buddhist clergy in the Eastern Province, Dilip Wedaarachchi criticised the Government’s handling of public administration and local government, citing low utilization of development allocations in Hambantota and arguing that district projects were not being implemented effectively despite Government control of most local bodies. He contrasted this with past “Gamperaliya” and MP allocation programmes, claimed better local-level execution under previous administrations, and commended the Hambantota Municipal Council mayor for using funds for development. He also raised concerns over killings, narcotics and underworld activity ahead of the President’s visit to Hambantota, calling for inclusive anti-drug programmes and proper review mechanisms. Wedaarachchi further alleged intimidation, bribery and manipulation in the formation and control of local authorities, urging Opposition members in Hambantota councils to oppose what he described as corrupt budgets and administrations. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka invoked Standing Order 86(6) to clarify what he said was a misunderstanding of remarks by the Deputy Minister regarding Police circulars on Public Safety Committees. He alleged that in Hambantota District, Police had been instructed to bring 3,500 people—not only committee chairpersons—and to use public funds to provide meals for attendees of Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s rallies. He questioned whether public revenue and Police resources could be used for political rallies and tabled a related letter, which was placed in the Library. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →