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- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary Prof. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna stated that if officials have misused the law or failed in their duties, the matter can be referred to the CID and addressed through departmental inquiries. He requested that specific details be provided so that appropriate action can be taken. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Sarath Kumara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sarath Kumara asked whether, in light of past challenges to the rule of law by public representatives, there had been any abuse of the law in the specific instance under discussion. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Sarath Kumara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sarath Kumara asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government to clarify the legal status of public servants contesting and holding office in local authorities. He sought details on leave or resignation requirements, whether elected mayors or chairpersons may continue their government employment while in office, and the applicable legal provisions. He specifically questioned the cases of the Madulla and Siyambalanduwa Pradeshiya Sabha chairpersons elected in 2018, asking whether they lawfully received both their chairperson salaries and government salaries and what action was taken if such payments were improper. Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary The Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha defended the Government’s record against Opposition criticism, arguing that the present administration is addressing the economic collapse, debt default, shortages, and governance failures inherited from previous governments. He rejected allegations regarding police appointments and institutional independence, while stating that the Government’s 159-member team would take collective responsibility and seek to correct mistakes. He outlined transport and infrastructure measures linked to the Supplementary Estimate, including modernization of 32 railway stations, renovation of the Pettah Central Bus Stand, development of 25 SLTB depots, import of buses for persons with special needs, procurement of 200 luxury buses and five DMU sets, and upgrades to rail equipment and roads. He said rural road, iRoad, World Bank-supported ICDP, bridge, and district-level projects were being funded, including Rs. 7,200 million for Ratnapura District, and stated that the Supplementary Estimate was a lawful reallocation to support recovery and development. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa addressed a Supplementary allocation under Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, arguing that the Government now supports expressways it previously criticized and asking for Ministry-level progress reports on Budget spending and public benefits. He criticized proposed changes to the National Police Commission, alleging they would reduce police independence and enable political control over transfers, appointments, and investigations. He also questioned the Government’s stance at the UNHRC, called for solutions for farmers, fishers, and workers, and asked for details on investment inflows and foreign exchange generation. He urged the Government not to use the police, armed forces, or intelligence services for political purposes and called for an investigation into the reported theft of 32 animals from a zoo. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Criticizing government messaging on the Penal Code amendment, he said the matter should be discussed within the Government Parliamentary Group before tabling and argued that removing the relevant Chair would resolve the issue. He noted support for the Rs. 36 billion Supplementary Estimate and urged the Government to use funds, including allocations for industry and road works in Badulla, to deliver services rather than blame past governments. He rejected allegations of obstruction by the Opposition and called on the Government to govern responsibly for its term. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar stated that his side would support action against wrongdoing, including any effort by the Government to produce evidence and bring back Arjuna Mahendran. He said payments under the 100,000-kilometre road programme should be based on condition assessments and actual work completed, as discussed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee. He objected to an official allegedly telling contractors that payments would depend on a “complaints committee” and asked that the matter be examined and payments made according to due process. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to media descriptions of a fatal road accident that emphasized the driver was a woman, arguing such framing is inappropriate and undermines efforts to encourage women’s participation in industry. He requested that reports refer simply to the “driver” rather than “woman driver.” He also informed the House that the Opposition’s requested Adjournment Debate would be held on Friday from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised an urgent concern ahead of a Police Commission meeting scheduled for the following day, referring to pressure to transfer certain powers to the IGP. He emphasized the significance of the matter, comparing it to the importance of narcotics-related issues, and stated that action should proceed by consensus. Adjournment Motion: National Police Commission Powers Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, invoking Standing Order 19(2), moved that Parliament intervene to protect the independence of the National Police Commission. He cited media reports of a Special Gazette assigning powers over transfers of Officers-in-Charge to the Inspector-General of Police, arguing that this may undermine the Commission established in 1991 and strengthened under the Nineteenth and Twenty-First Amendments. Adjournment Motion: National Police Commission Powers Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Procurement for new vehicle number plates is at its final stage and awaiting an Appeals Board decision, following the expiry of the previous contract with Access International (Pvt) Ltd on 30 April 2025. As of 30 September 2025, 165,512 vehicles were awaiting number plates, while police, CCTV units, the State Intelligence Service and the public have been given database or app-based access to retrieve vehicle registration details. The Minister said any national security threat from non-issuance must be assessed by investigative agencies, and further details on resumption of issuance would be provided after the procurement process concludes. Second Round Questions and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question on delays in issuing vehicle number plates by the Department of Motor Traffic. He asked what measures are being taken to address related national security and organized crime risks, how many vehicles remain without plates, whether private firms are contracted for plate issuance, what instructions have been given to Police and the public regarding temporary paper plates, and when normal issuance will resume. Second Round Questions and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised concerns under Standing Order 27(2) on strengthening Sri Lanka’s drug-control mechanism, arguing that enforcement gains will be undermined unless maritime, air, and other entry points are better secured against narcotics inflows, corruption, and weak inspections. He called for sustained support to the Police, Tri-Forces, and intelligence services through technology, forensic capacity, regional cooperation, discipline, and institutional accountability. He requested detailed Government data on drug seizures, values, storage and chain-of-custody arrangements, possible diversion from official custody, forensic and destruction timelines, informant rewards, quantities still held as exhibits, and planned measures to strengthen entry-point controls, expedite destruction, and prevent seized drugs re-entering illicit markets. Second Round Questions and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister responded to issues raised regarding information from local government officials, stating that he relied on material received from the Senior Assistant Secretary (Local Government) and the Mahiyangana Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary. He said the Ministry would examine the matter and take appropriate action if the facts had been distorted. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister answered a question on the Mahiyangana fair redevelopment, stating that the Pradeshiya Sabha decided in 2012 to remove old stalls and build a shopping complex and central weekly fair area under a Public-Private Partnership to improve public facilities and revenue. He said stall allocations were made to persons nominated by the Traders’ Association, with details tabled in the Library, and noted that allegations that MPs received stalls were not supported by the list. He also identified a rent anomaly involving Hanco Investment (Pvt) Ltd receiving 15,780 square feet for Rs. 5,000 per month while 150-square-foot stalls pay the same amount, saying it requires rectification. Land ownership remains with the Pradeshiya Sabha, while stallholders have lease rights for 25 years or until breach of conditions. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Minister Harshana Nanayakkara acknowledged reports of extortion and ill-treatment within prisons and said officers had been transferred, removed, or recruited as part of efforts to address long-standing institutional corruption. He said prison overcrowding, particularly among remand prisoners, could not be solved by infrastructure alone, and outlined measures to expedite Government Analyst reports, facilitate quicker bail, and consider legal reforms enabling High Courts to grant bail more promptly. He added that 50 officers had been recruited to the Government Analyst’s Department, with the aim of strengthening human rights protections and reducing prolonged detention. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake raised concerns about threats to prisoners’ lives, inhuman treatment of new inmates, gang control, contraband trafficking, and alleged involvement of prison officers in illicit activities. He asked the Minister what measures have been taken to curb the prison “mafia,” ensure humane treatment and safety of prisoners, discipline corrupt officials, and address overcrowding in prisons. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration for data on the current prison population and on inmates eligible for release after 20 years of detention, including whether they will be released and, if not, the reasons. He also requested information on prisoners serving long terms due to inability to pay fines, and whether the Government will adopt a fair, systematic procedure to address their cases. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. (Major General (Rtd.)) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence AI summary Hon. (Major General (Rtd.)) Aruna Jayasekera stated that an immediate blanket amnesty for service personnel is not feasible, as it could create a harmful precedent for those currently serving. He said previous amnesties were linked to wartime conditions and manpower needs, while recent criminal incidents involving some personnel who left with weapons, munitions, or funds require careful consideration. He added that the President’s commissioning authority includes revocation where necessary, and that the Government will consider a humane and lawful process for discharges. Oral Question No. 1 – 1180/2025: AWOL Service Members Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. (Major General (Rtd.)) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence said commissioning authority rests with the President and that some service personnel have gone abroad without lawful discharge while owing bonds, sureties, or loans, creating difficulties in tracing them and coordinating with relevant institutions. He noted concerns that a small number may be linked to criminal or service-related offences, and highlighted the State’s investment in military training and controls such as service certification for passports. He said a general amnesty had been discussed with the President but rejected by service commanders as setting a wrong precedent, while procedures would be developed to enable lawful discharge without undue delay for returnees found not connected to crimes or misconduct. Oral Question No. 1 – 1180/2025: AWOL Service Members Read →