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 September 2025 The Hon. Manjula Suraweera Arachchi JJB AI summary Manjula Suraweera Arachchi supported giving the National Building Research Organisation statutory status, noting its long operation through Cabinet decisions and its role in landslide, disaster-risk, geotechnical, environmental and structural services. He highlighted landslide risks across 14 districts, including 1,252 reported landslides in 2024 and pending casework in Nuwara Eliya, and called attention to staff, funding and equipment constraints. He also placed the Bill within the Government’s broader 2025 legislative programme, citing several recent amendments and laws, and said the Government would continue its policy agenda on stability, public services, and law and order. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi supported the Bill to give the National Building Research Organization a statutory basis, arguing that previous governments had allowed it to operate without the necessary legal framework. He defended the Government’s first-year record, citing recent narcotics seizures and action against organized crime, and accused former administrations of enabling criminality and attempting CEB privatization. He said the current Government had reinstated interdicted CEB workers, halted privatization, and would keep the new electricity companies fully state-owned. He also stated that Development Officers could not be directly absorbed into the teacher service outside the lawful examination process, while promising fair priority for school-based DOs in addressing teacher vacancies. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Dr. Najith Indika said the Government was advancing long-delayed legislation, including the NBRI Bill, as part of institutional reforms in its first year. He rejected claims that the new electricity reforms would privatize or fragment the CEB, stating that full State ownership would be retained, job losses would not occur except through voluntary retirement, and reforms aimed to improve efficiency, ensure adequate supply by 2028 and reduce tariffs by 30 per cent. He also argued that current public concern over narcotics reflected unprecedented drug seizures and enforcement activity, including in areas such as Hambantota and Colombo North, and said the Government’s priority was to defeat the drug menace while continuing development and relief programmes. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake supported the Bill to regularize the National Building Research Organisation, noting its long role in disaster management and its importance in landslide-prone districts such as Badulla and Nuwara Eliya. He urged the Government to resolve issues arising from the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board through discussions with unions and the President, while also addressing the grievances of Development Officers and long-serving Police Sergeants awaiting promotion. He alleged past misconduct relating to CEB manpower workers and tabled a document alleging a Rs. 28 million financial fraud at the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation, requesting an investigation. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister supported the Bill to establish the National Building Research Institute, arguing that it gives a long-needed legal basis to an institution responsible for landslide risk mapping, early warnings, building safety assessments, construction criteria in hazardous areas, and related public safety functions. He contrasted this with past laws he said were used to consolidate power or benefit rulers, stating that the Government’s task is to repeal such laws while enacting necessary public-interest legislation. He also addressed unrest among CEB workers, saying the new electricity sector law keeps five successor companies fully state-owned, preserves employee rights and benefits, and already addresses many union demands, while rejecting demands he described as financially excessive or political. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised concerns about the Government’s first year in office, alleging misconduct by NPP representatives and calling for police investigations into complaints against a Deputy Minister in Trincomalee and NPP organizers in Batticaloa and Chenkalady. He criticized the role of National List appointees and internal allocation of responsibilities within the Government, arguing that the public mandate should be respected. Citing World Bank, Central Bank and Verité Research data, he said unemployment, declining real wages and increased poverty showed that people’s spending power remained below previous levels, and requested that the data be placed in the Library. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara argued that the Government’s first year showed a new policy approach, citing improved performance at MILCO, Triposha and SriLankan Airlines despite earlier claims that they would fail or be sold. He said public debate should focus on substantive issues such as drug trafficking and illegal accounts rather than short-lived controversies. Referring to the Bill before Parliament, he said it would provide a needed legal foundation for the construction sector, help prepare the country for future challenges including natural disasters, and strengthen the relevant institution. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said current vehicle emission tests are conducted at idle speed and do not reflect real-world conditions, noting that moves are under way to introduce more realistic testing and that the VET Fund arose from a Supreme Court directive. Referring to the Ella bus accident, he cited vehicle repair costs and the driver’s apparent lack of rest, and said Rs. 1,000 million had been allocated to install guard mirrors on winding hill-country roads as part of broader accident-prevention efforts. He also stated that, following a court order on accessibility at railway stations, the Government had instructed the Railways Department to improve facilities for persons with disabilities and had informed Court of its policy to maximize accessibility in stations and public places. Oral Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Unemployment and Vehicle Emission Testing Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary K. Kader Masthan urged the Government to strengthen road safety measures by improving vehicle testing beyond current emission checks. He proposed a centralized certification programme covering engines, brakes, signal lights, tyres and other safety components, arguing that proper standards for vehicles in transport would help reduce daily road accidents and improve transport services. Oral Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Unemployment and Vehicle Emission Testing Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake provided data on vehicle emission testing, revenues, fees, and government tax receipts, noting that all vehicles requiring revenue licences must obtain emission certificates, while military vehicles are tested separately. He said Cabinet has approved reforms from 2028 to integrate annual roadworthiness testing with emissions testing, strengthen enforcement, update penalties and regulations, accredit garages, and consider scrappage of very old vehicles. He also outlined road safety measures including special permits for public transport drivers, expanded inspections of school and office transport, and upgrading the Road Safety Council. Referring to the Ella accident report, he said driver fatigue and brake defects were identified and sought Parliament’s support for roadworthiness checks before public transport vehicles enter service. Oral Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Unemployment and Vehicle Emission Testing Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concerns about the Easter Sunday attack investigations, citing the death of child Vihaṅga Tejantha at Shangri-La and his father Suraj Nilangha’s statement to Geneva discussions that he was dissatisfied with the investigative process. He urged that steps be taken to restore victims’ confidence and credibility in the process, arguing that continued dissatisfaction was harmful to the country. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana JJB AI summary Measures regarding rural banks are constrained because responsibility falls under the Provincial List, limiting direct intervention by the Central Government or the National Co-operative Commissioner. The Government has begun amending the Co-operative Societies Law to provide a legal basis for coordination with rural banks and provincial authorities, with the intention of completing the amendment before the end of the year. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that a Central Crime Investigation Unit is being established at provincial level to reduce the caseload on the CID and improve investigative efficiency. He informed Parliament that information from organized criminals recently brought to Sri Lanka led to the arrest of a Sub-Inspector in Gampaha and a serving Army Lieutenant Colonel in Mallawi, Palinagar. He said investigations would continue thoroughly and that all persons who supported organized crime would be brought before the law without fear or favour. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha questioned the need to establish a new Central Crime Investigation Unit despite the existing CID. He also asked the Minister to state, within permissible limits, what further action will be taken regarding alleged underworld figures such as “Kehelbaddara Padme” who were brought to Sri Lanka from abroad. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister outlined measures against organized crime, including facial recognition at Bandaranaike International Airport, centralized criminal databases, monitoring of 556 remanded suspects, police communication networks, patrols, checkpoints, and intelligence operations. He reported that from 1 January to 10 September 2025, 105 organized crime incidents had led to 322 arrests, while 1,698 firearms and weapons were seized. He said Sri Lanka is pursuing suspects abroad through diplomatic channels and INTERPOL, with Red Notices issued for 72 persons and arrangements ongoing to repatriate suspects arrested in several countries. He added that investigations are continuing into alleged links between organized criminal groups and politicians, but details could not be disclosed due to ongoing court proceedings and inquiries. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha raised concerns about organized crime and drug rackets, arguing that current media coverage portrays them as new problems while the Government is in fact exposing and addressing long-standing criminal networks. He asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to state what measures and progress have been made in bringing gang leaders and members before the law, whether fugitives abroad and their host countries have been identified, and what action is being taken where political patronage is alleged. He requested that the Minister clarify these matters for Parliament and the public, while acknowledging the sensitivity of ongoing investigations. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Raised concern that organized crime and drug trafficking have become a major matter of public discussion. The intervention signals the need for parliamentary attention to these issues, though no specific proposal or question was detailed in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti — Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development AI summary The Minister briefly clarified that his earlier reference concerned spouses generally vacating under the law. No additional policy proposal or legislative position was elaborated in this intervention. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman raised concerns over the January 2025 release of 309 Customs containers, citing a President-appointed committee report that said red- and yellow-labeled containers were released without scanning or physical inspection and that congestion had been artificially created. He questioned a Police statement that two containers suspected of containing methamphetamine were not among the 309, arguing that Customs had not yet identified the contents despite earlier complaints to the CID and Bribery Commission. He called for immediate investigations into who imported the containers, what they contained, and for the findings to be tabled in Parliament, while also questioning the appointment of a Customs official named in the report as Director General. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda said the Opposition supports the original National Audit Act and its amendments, including the proposed Independent Surcharge Review Committee, while urging the Government to protect officials from political reprisals for performing audit duties. He requested that the A.K. Seneviratne report on the release of high-risk Customs containers be tabled in Parliament, and asked whether containers linked to the Middeniya ice incident were among the 323 red-channel containers allegedly released without physical examination. He also called for Budget funding to begin the second phase of the Magalla Water Supply Scheme to address water shortages in Galle, and asked the Government to examine inconsistencies in appointments related to the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service and Sinhala-special degree holders. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →