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 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe — Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply AI summary Hon. Dr. Susil Ranasinghe defended the extension of the emergency, arguing it was needed after Cyclone Ditha to maintain 15 essential services, expedite recovery, and address wider supply pressures arising from the Middle East conflict, not to suppress speech or media freedoms. He outlined housing and relief measures, including Rs. 500,000 for fully destroyed homes, allowances for flood damage, household losses, student books and rent, and said emergency powers were helping speed up land allocation and disbursements through administrative channels. He rejected opposition allegations on issues such as coal fraud and Treasury-related matters, saying evidence should be presented to the appointed commission, and argued that the Government had stabilized the economy and restarted stalled development projects. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 Read →
- 7 May 2026 Hon. M.A.C.S. Chathuri Gangani JJB AI summary Hon. M.A.C.S. Chathuri Gangani supported the further extension of emergency regulations, arguing that they are needed to continue relief delivery and accelerate reconstruction after what she described as Sri Lanka’s most severe natural disaster. She cited official figures on deaths, missing persons, damaged homes, affected families, and a World Bank estimate of USD 4.1 billion in infrastructure damage, and referred to measures including the emergency Gazette, essential services declarations, an Essential Services Commissioner-General, the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force, and special subcommittees. She stated that major relief grants had been largely disbursed, gave percentage completion figures for several payments, and said remaining work includes completing benefits and rebuilding railways, highways, and other essential infrastructure. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda opposed reliance on emergency powers, arguing that the Government should first implement actions available under ordinary law. He urged immediate action on railway delays caused by strict speed-limit compliance after recent derailments and faults, including instructions to Railways or attendance relief for affected public and private sector workers. He also accused the Government of failing to act on its anti-corruption mandate, listing numerous alleged losses, procurement irregularities, governance failures, delayed elections, undisclosed agreements, and unresolved investigations, and demanded accountability and disclosure. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Aboobucker Athambawa JJB AI summary Aboobucker Athambawa supported extending the state of emergency under the Public Security Ordinance, citing the severe impact of Cyclone “Ditva” on lives, housing, livelihoods, agriculture, roads, railways, tanks, canals, bunds and bridges. He said the Government was providing compensation to farmers, fishers and affected households, restoring damaged infrastructure through the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme and relevant state agencies, and managing these efforts despite economic pressures and global instability. He urged Opposition cooperation, stating that emergency powers were being used responsibly to meet public needs. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath - Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath supported extending emergency provisions under the Essential Public Services Act in response to the “Ditva” cyclone, arguing that temporary powers are needed to maintain essential services, public order, security, and supplies during disasters and potential global supply disruptions. He cited government actions including evacuations, deployment of security forces, restoration of rail services, measures against hoarding, and an interim housing programme for affected districts. He stressed that emergency powers should remain temporary and subject to parliamentary, judicial, and constitutional oversight, and urged the House to approve the extension. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Condolences were offered on the death of Dhanigala Mahabandara of the Rathugala Veddah community before raising a series of questions on disaster relief, damaged infrastructure, fertilizer shortages, harvest relief, and public security. Concerns were raised over the alleged loss of US$ 250 million from the Treasury and a further US$ 6 million from the Department of Posts, with a demand that COPF proceedings and Treasury Secretary responses on the matter be made public. The speech also criticized proposed removal of CESS and PAL under IMF commitments, questioned fertilizer procurement decisions, and asked the Government to clarify reports of a Polish complaint to the EU over passports. It further called for stronger action to protect and empower the Malaiyaha estate community amid reported violence and rejected claims that the Opposition opposed wage and benefit increases for estate workers. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security JJB AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala said he was willing to facilitate discussions between plantation executives and the Inspector General of Police regarding safety concerns in the hill country. He stated that the government had a responsibility to protect all hill-country residents and would take necessary action if such incidents continued. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan said recurring incidents involving the plantation sector should be addressed without politicization, while acknowledging the Minister’s remarks. He requested that the Minister convene the heads of Regional Plantation Companies, the IGP, and relevant members for a discussion to find a resolution. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security JJB AI summary The Minister said police had acted promptly on two incidents reported the previous night in Sabaragamuwa and Nuwara Eliya, with suspects arrested, investigations initiated, and court production underway. He rejected claims of inaction, stated that the Government would not allow such incidents to continue, and offered to facilitate discussions with the Police, including in Nuwara Eliya, following concerns raised by Members including Hon. Mano Ganesan. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Hon. Jeevan Thondaman questioned the Government’s response to repeated attacks on hill-country people, particularly youth, saying that arrests and bail releases do not constitute a lasting solution. He criticized Government Members representing the hill country for failing to raise the matter with the leadership and urged the Minister to address the long-standing grievances of the community. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security JJB AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala rejected allegations surrounding government tenders and Treasury matters, stating that suspected irregularities should be pursued through courts and formal legal channels rather than public accusations. He said CID investigations into the Treasury incident were underway, with statements recorded from 21 persons, and cited past financial losses in the Beeraluvala Project and a dairy cattle import arrangement to argue that alleged wrongdoing under previous administrations would also be pursued. He affirmed respect for free expression but warned against fake news and interference with investigations, and said he had instructed the IGP to investigate concerns raised by Hon. Jeevan Thondaman while the Government would address public pressures linked to the Middle East conflict. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security JJB AI summary The Minister said the Government had allocated Rs. 10,000 million to provide relief amid fuel, gas and electricity price pressures linked to the Middle East conflict, including possible electricity tariff subsidies, fertilizer price support and extended harvest relief. He moved to extend provisions relating to essential services and the mandate of the Commissioner-General of Essential Services, seeking House approval. He also outlined ongoing police recruitment, including 200 trainee Sub Inspectors already recruited and further recruitment processes for about 10,000 personnel, while noting a review of revised qualifications. Responding to allegations over the e-passport tender, he denied that it had been awarded, said procurement and related litigation were still ongoing, and stated that Cabinet and the Procurement Commission processes would be followed. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana raised concerns about NTC and Department of Motor Traffic processes, including the uneconomic position of private operators purchasing high-cost AC buses while being limited to existing luxury fares. He requested review of the Rs. 2 million bank balance requirement for new bus operators, faster implementation of same-day ownership transfer procedures at the NTC, and action on delays in registering new vehicles. He also tabled an Auditor General’s query regarding alleged unauthorized fee collections for popular vehicle registration numbers and called for investigation, recovery of losses, and regularization under the new Gazette. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala – Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs AI summary The Minister reported police action on three alleged assaults involving estate personnel and workers in Palmadulla, Mocha Estate, and Udupussellawa, stating that suspects had been arrested or remanded and would be produced before court. He said the Government does not condone assaults and that the law would apply equally to officials and others, while offering to provide further clarifications later. He also outlined regulations under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act to grant free 30-day tourist visas via ETA to nationals of 40 countries, arguing that the expected increase in tourist arrivals would offset foregone visa fee revenue, with the scheme to be reviewed after six months to one year and ETA-based security checks retained. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan raised a point of order alleging repeated assaults on estate workers in several areas, including incidents on 5 May at Mocha Estate in Maskeliya and Delmar Estate in Nuwara Eliya involving Sivakumar and Sritharan. He said the matter was being brought to the Government for action rather than politicization, and requested an urgent response, the convening of all 22 Regional Plantation Company heads with the IGP, and immediate measures to ensure the safety of the affected people. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa – Leader of the Opposition AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a point of order highlighting alleged violence by estate security personnel against residents in plantation areas. He said that after previously raising concerns about incidents in Ratnapura District estates, similar cases were now reported at Mocha Estate in Maskeliya and Delmar Estate in Nuwara Eliya. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala tabled a written answer on staffing and transfers in the Criminal Investigation Department, stating that the CID had 222 and 328 officers in the relevant categories queried. He said that after the President elected on 16 November 2019 assumed office, 32 CID officers, including Director Senior DIG S. Abeysekara, were transferred while handling eight sensitive national investigations, and that the CID had reported to the IGP that the transfers were intended to hamper those investigations. He added that, except for retired officers or those unwilling to be seconded for personal reasons, other officers are being used for investigative work. Second Round of Oral Questions (Q.10 and Tabled Answers) Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala stated that complaints can be lodged through the 1938 hotline and Police Emergency 1929, with follow-up action taken. He reported that in the Northern Province, 10 complaints in 2023 and 22 in 2024 were resolved, while 8 of 10 complaints received in 2025 had been resolved. He said the Government would review awareness gaps and assess whether mobile services are needed. Oral Question 4: Cybercrime Cases Against Women Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that police and cybercrime units, including one in the Northern Province, are responsible for investigating cyber-related complaints and expediting legal action under the existing legal framework. He clarified that compensation in such cases is a matter for the courts to determine. Oral Question 4: Cybercrime Cases Against Women Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister provided a written-style response on cases against women reported from 2023 to 2025, stating that Police records show 11,004 cases reported, 2,309 resolved, and 7,695 pending, with provincial details maintained by the Ministry. He said resolution times vary from a few months to up to two years depending on complexity. He outlined measures against online violence, including AI-assisted detection with SLCERT and social media platforms, public awareness programmes, expanded regional cybercrime investigations, use of powers under the Online Safety Act, No. 09 of 2024, and emergency assistance through 1938 and 1929. Oral Question 4: Cybercrime Cases Against Women Read →