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- 23 October 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam argued that drug use in the North and East was minimal in areas influenced or controlled by the LTTE during the ceasefire period, while it increased after the military took control, particularly after 2009. He alleged that military involvement and police inaction have contributed to the spread of narcotics, including claims that suspected traffickers seek refuge in army camps and complaints are not recorded. He contended that drug prevention requires accountable administration by and for the affected communities, linking the issue to broader demands for local control over safety, welfare, education, health, and resolution of the national question. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara supported the adjournment motion on strengthening the legal framework against drugs and organized crime, while condemning a recent murder and rejecting claims that such assassinations are unprecedented. He said the Government’s “Ratama Ekata” programme, implemented at district and divisional levels, aims to eradicate drugs and organized crime, which he described as threats to youth, public health, national security, and global peace. He called for collective action, stronger screening of political candidates, tighter airport and maritime security, and enhanced attention to fishing harbours, coastal villages, anchorage points, and the northern, eastern, and western coastal zones to prevent drug smuggling. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka rejected insinuations made in Parliament linking his murdered uncle to the underworld, stating that no police report or complaint contains such allegations and that he has filed legal action against a media outlet over similar claims. He challenged the Deputy Minister concerned to repeat the allegations outside Parliament and said continued references to the murder caused distress to his family. He also questioned the release of two containers allegedly flagged by the U.S. DEA and UNODC as containing ICE, asking whether a lawyer linked to a senior Cabinet Minister or officials helped secure their release and demanding answers on why Customs, police, and related personnel had not been arrested after six months. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran supported the adjournment debate on combating drug trafficking and organized crime, arguing that Sri Lanka has moved from drug use and transit to production, with political patronage enabling the growth of criminal networks. He cited incidents in the Northern Province, including drug tablet seizures and ICE-related deaths in Mannar, and said youth, students, and families are especially at risk because users can be difficult to identify. He called for a coordinated national programme led by the President involving police, armed forces, health services, government departments, women, families, and the public, with treatment and rehabilitation for users and cooperation from the Opposition. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar criticised the Government over public security following the killing of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, arguing that authorities should not justify the murder by labelling him an underworld figure after the fact. He questioned why the Chairman had not been arrested earlier if allegations existed and said the Government must accept responsibility for failing to protect elected representatives. He also urged the Government to investigate past high-profile killings from the Rajapaksa era while ensuring that present governance does not continue what he described as criminal-state practices. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe argued that the Government is pursuing a national campaign, “Ratama Ekata,” to combat drugs, organized crime and the spread of “ice,” including alleged domestic production in areas such as Hambantota. He said the Government does not condone murders, but referred to the criminal record and pending cases of a slain local authority chairman to argue that the incident reflected specific criminal circumstances, while accusing previous administrations of protecting or failing to act against criminal-political networks. He stated that a report on the container issue has been handed to the CID and pledged that the Government would not protect criminals, interfere politically in investigations, or provide police protection to registered offenders. He called on the public, including schools, religious leaders and communities, to support efforts to make Sri Lanka drug-free. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary Chathura Galappaththi criticized the Government’s response to killings, alleging that it routinely labels victims as registered criminals or drug dealers as a ready-made justification. He argued that such explanations are simplistic and inadequate for addressing deaths or accountability. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala clarified a statement made the previous day concerning the killing of Lasantha Wickramasekara, alias “Midigama Ceo.” He stated that police records identify the deceased as an IRC-registered offender in the State crime registry, and explained that while police may provide protection to victims and witnesses under the relevant law, the Police Department has no authority to provide such protection to registered offenders. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi criticized the Government’s handling of public security following the assassination of Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, citing reported increases in shootings and deaths and condemning the Public Security Minister for referring to the deceased as a criminal despite no court conviction. He said Wickramasekara had requested police protection two months earlier due to threats and argued that the IGP and relevant ministers should be held responsible for the failure to act. He also questioned the release of 323 uninspected containers, the handling of alleged drug and weapons-related incidents in Midigama and Weligama, and demanded answers from the Defence and Public Security Ministers. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera supported the “Ratama Ekata” national programme as a coordinated effort to strengthen laws and institutions against drugs and organized crime, which he linked to trafficking, corruption, weapons smuggling, and past political protection. He cited concerns including youth drug use, a high proportion of drug-related prisoners, alleged police involvement, and international criminal networks, and said enforcement would involve the Police, STF, Tri-Forces, Customs, Immigration, Prisons, intelligence services, and global cooperation. He emphasized both supply reduction, including naval interdictions such as a recent seizure near Tangalle, and demand reduction through rehabilitation, community policing, “Praja Shakthi,” poverty alleviation, and protection of vulnerable children and families. He called on the Opposition, public institutions, schools, religious leaders, and citizens to join the programme as a national mission. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa argued that efforts against drugs and organized crime will fail if criminal networks receive State protection, and called for stronger intelligence, including maritime and international intelligence, and transparent action on disputed container releases and alleged drug-related incidents. He questioned Government handling of arrests, detention orders, analyst reports, and protection requests, citing alleged procedural inconsistencies involving the Navy Commander, Easter attack intelligence, court and local government killings, and the release of 323 containers. He urged a non-politicized programme to combat drugs, including expanded rehabilitation capacity, jobs, and mental health support for recovering youth, while alleging political pressure within law enforcement and selective action against rival criminal groups. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Susantha Dodawatta, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Dodawatta supported the Government’s “Ratama Ekata” programme to curb organized crime and drug trafficking, arguing that crime, drugs and politics have long been interconnected and require a national response beyond partisan blame. He said recent murders, including the Midigama “Kajja” and Weligama Chairman cases, should be investigated impartially, while noting Government measures such as the Proceeds of Crime Act No. 5 of 2025, proposed stronger laws and specialized courts, international cooperation, new detection equipment, and operations by the Navy, STF and Police. He urged public participation through confidential hotlines, asked the media not to glorify criminals, and called on both Government and Opposition to support the programme. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran ITAK AI summary Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran supported the Adjournment Motion on curbing organized crime and drug trafficking, calling for stronger laws and penalties, including against any politicians linked to drugs, while pledging cooperation. He also raised broader accountability issues, urging investigations and punishment over alleged killings of surrendering Tamils in 2009, citing recent remarks attributed to Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, and called for international investigations due to Tamil distrust of domestic mechanisms. He further demanded justice for the Easter Sunday attack victims, alleging failure to act against implicated military officers and politicians. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath called for cross-party support to combat crime, drugs, and the underworld, saying the Government would enforce the law regardless of political affiliation. Referring to the murder of the Weligama Chairman, he warned against politicizing the case in ways that could obscure the real perpetrators. He argued that rebuilding the country required not only economic recovery but also social and cultural renewal, with the Opposition and citizens cooperating in a national programme for public safety. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Aravinda Senarath said the Government is pursuing a national programme to eradicate narcotics and organized crime, strengthen the legal framework, and enforce the law after one year in office. He accused previous administrations and elements within Opposition party structures of protecting or associating with criminal and drug networks, while calling on Opposition parties to remove such individuals and stop shielding them. He said investigations would proceed into incidents such as the Weligama Chairman’s murder and emphasized that drug use, including “ice” among children, is a national problem requiring collective action. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa accused the Government of failing on national security and allowing underworld, drug-related and violent criminal activity to grow, citing the death of a Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman as a matter for which the Government bears responsibility. He rejected claims linking his party to criminal gangs and said the Opposition would support lawful reforms and action to defeat such groups. He also warned against using crime suppression to target the Opposition and asked what steps would be taken to protect civilians, MPs and local representatives, noting that Opposition MPs’ security had been withdrawn despite requests to the IGP and authorities. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa argued that the rise in shootings and killings in 2025 amounts to a national security crisis and accused the Government of failing to uphold the rule of law. He cited the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, noting that Wickramasekara had written to the Inspector-General of Police requesting protection and had submitted an affidavit warning of an assassination threat; Premadasa tabled those documents. He questioned why security was not provided despite the request, referred to reported figures of 101 shootings, 52 deaths and 56 injuries in 2025, and demanded that the Government accept responsibility for the failure to protect the local authority chairman. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister said the Government’s anti-drug and law-and-order campaign aims to dismantle drug supply chains and underworld networks, arguing that past political links with such groups had enabled the problem. He said investigations into incidents such as the Weligama Chairman’s killing should proceed and that arrests would be handled lawfully, while forthcoming legal amendments would allow prosecution in Sri Lanka of offenders, including foreign crews, apprehended on the high seas. He invited the Opposition and wider society to support the President’s anti-drug programme launching on the 30th, stressing both supply suppression and demand reduction through community, professional, religious, and rehabilitation efforts, with addicts treated as patients and traffickers imprisoned. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala rejected allegations made by another Member as false and malicious, stating that the Government has acted within the law and is committed to protecting lives. He said the Government is working to establish the rule of law and a just society, and pledged that all offenders would be brought before justice while also assuring security for Hon. Chamara Sampath. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake objected to the Minister of Public Security’s characterization of the assassination of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara as an underworld-related killing. He argued that the deceased should not be labelled before the investigation is completed and urged the Minister to focus on arresting the gunman and identifying those responsible. He said any conclusion about an underworld link should follow evidence from the investigation, not precede it. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →