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- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary In response to Question 858/2025, the Minister listed the institutions under the Public Security Section and reported that, since the present Government took office, the Sri Lanka Police conducted 128 investigations and the Department of Immigration and Emigration 149, while three other institutions conducted none. He detailed the subject areas, arrests, cases filed and seizures, including firearm-related homicide and attempted murder investigations, protected animal killings, immigration and passport-related violations, 219 foreign nationals arrested by Immigration, and 2,089 firearms seized by Police up to 31 July 2025. He also stated that Immigration had not instituted prosecutions, with deportations and removals handled under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act, No. 20 of 1948. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister stated that most pharmacy owners have complied with the relevant Act, while a small minority is objecting through the media and political channels. He said the Government has ensured fairness for the compliant majority and rejected any request that would amount to allowing pharmacies to disregard the law. Standing Order 27(2): Renewal of Pharmacy Licences and Training of Pharmacists Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Dr. Anil Jayantha stated that vehicle imports under official permits are temporarily suspended, while officers retain the right to apply for permits. He provided annual permit figures, noting that larger numbers were issued in previous years, and argued that the current Government should not be blamed for the accumulated issue while it is working to stabilize the economy. He also urged the Opposition not to emotionally incite officers over the matter. Oral Question: Import of Vehicles Under Duty-Free Permits (Q.508/2025) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that the supplementary question was not related to the original question and clarified that the EPF does not apply in the circumstances as framed. He noted that Colombo Port City is governed by a separate Act under which certain labour law exemptions apply, and said no decisions have been taken contrary to existing rules and regulations. Oral Question: Employees' Provident Fund - Investments in Share Market (Q.217/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara raised concerns about past and potential political influence over EPF investment decisions, citing investments such as Mihin Air, and urged the Minister to take legal measures to ensure proper future management of the fund. He also questioned, in the context of the published Labour Policy, whether Sri Lankan labour laws apply to Sri Lankan and foreign workers in Colombo Port City and whether such workers contribute to the EPF. Oral Question: Employees' Provident Fund - Investments in Share Market (Q.217/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that one Commission of Inquiry has been appointed regarding the Easter Sunday attacks, and its report, chaired by Justice Janak de Silva, was tabled in Parliament on 25 February 2021 and is available on the Parliament website. She said the Attorney-General is studying the report, while CID investigations and related court cases are ongoing, so disclosing details of accused officers at this stage could prejudice proceedings. She added that the Government will take disciplinary and legal action, including against any current officeholders if implicated, once the Attorney-General’s recommendations and investigations are complete. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri introduced Question No. 115/2024 concerning officers accused of failing in their duty in relation to the Easter Sunday attack. He stated that he was providing an explanation because he had not been permitted to do so previously. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that a police investigation is currently ongoing and that support is being extended to it. He indicated that further action will be taken depending on the outcome of the investigation. Oral Question: Petroleum Storage Tanks in Cities (Q.9) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri raised concerns about a fuel storage site on Railway Department land at Kaduruwela, Polonnaruwa, where tenders were called in September 2024 to dispose of specified above-ground tanks and related materials. He alleged that an additional 45,000-litre underground BBD tank, not included in the tender scope, was excavated and cut up, and asked what action would be taken against those responsible. Oral Question: Petroleum Storage Tanks in Cities (Q.9) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara stated that Government Analyst reports are essential in drug cases to establish the substance, quantity, and scientific composition required to prove offences beyond reasonable doubt, while field tests are only preliminary. He acknowledged problems in the current process and said steps would be taken to address them. He added that recent arrests increasingly involve large quantities of drugs, while persons found with under one gram are generally granted bail quickly by courts. Oral Question: Government Analyst's Department Vacancies and Case Backlogs (Q.6) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised concerns about suspects arrested for alleged possession or use of drugs being remanded until the Government Analyst confirms the substance, noting that they may later be found not to have possessed an illicit drug but have already faced detention and stigma. He argued that this exposes a legal or procedural gap, particularly affecting drug users rather than large-scale traffickers, and warned that harsher provisions may sometimes be used to keep suspects in remand. He asked the Minister to consider a legal or procedural relief mechanism to address delays and unfair consequences pending the Government Analyst’s report. Oral Question: Government Analyst's Department Vacancies and Case Backlogs (Q.6) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Minister said delays in Government Analyst reports are creating difficulties in narcotics cases, including determining the proper court forum after an amendment to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance requiring cases involving over 10 grams to go to the Court of Appeal. He noted that Cabinet approval has been sought to recruit 32 contract officers to expedite reports, following increased workload from about 6,000 recent narcotics arrests. He also referenced a COVID-period policy to reduce prison overcrowding, including decisions on cases involving smaller quantities of heroin, which depended on Government Analyst reports. Oral Question: Government Analyst's Department Vacancies and Case Backlogs (Q.6) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the Government Analyst’s Department is Sri Lanka’s only State forensic laboratory, providing forensic and food science services to courts, law enforcement and other State institutions, while also handling training, procurement evaluations, expert testimony and crime scene work. He said the Department had 125 vacancies as at 30 June 2025 and acknowledged that many court cases are delayed due to late Analyst’s reports. Measures identified to reduce delays include workflow prioritization, recruitment, equipment and laboratory upgrades, training, and improved inter-agency coordination. Oral Question: Government Analyst's Department Vacancies and Case Backlogs (Q.6) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana raised concern over severe coastal pollution from Mount Lavinia to Negombo, including waste discharge into the sea in a key fishing area. He asked what measures are being taken to protect and clean the coastline, and how the Government is intervening to resolve outstanding issues related to the environmental damage from the X-Press Pearl disaster, while compensating affected fishers. Oral Question: Mount Lavinia Coastal Belt Project (Q.3) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs presented the 2024 Performance Report of the Sri Lanka Police to Parliament. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister answered questions on the Credit Information Bureau, stating that only Central Bank-regulated banks and non-bank financial institutions may exchange credit information through CRIB, while cooperative societies, Samurdhi Banks and rural banks operate under separate laws. He requested more time to provide quantitative answers on two specific institutions, and reported that CRIB is to be treated as a state institution subject to the Financial Management Act, Treasury guidelines, audit oversight, and potential COPE scrutiny. He tabled a 2025 management audit report on CRIB’s financial administration, procurement and overall management, emphasizing the need to balance confidentiality of credit information with accountability and fiscal discipline. Adjournment: Questions at Time of Adjournment Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Wijesiri Basnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Wijesiri Basnayake explained that Sri Lanka’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework has been assessed under FATF and APG standards, with past grey-listing linked to strategic deficiencies. He stated that Sri Lanka complies with 39 of the 40 FATF Recommendations, but needs to improve implementation of Recommendation 24 on timely access to beneficial ownership information of legal persons. He said amendments to about 20 provisions of the Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007, including section 51, are being prepared in line with IMF recommendations and international standards. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Wijesiri Basnayake JJB AI summary Wijesiri Basnayake spoke during the debate on amendments to the Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007, and expressed regret at what he described as limited Opposition participation. He focused on money laundering and terrorist financing, citing international examples and references to the Panama Papers, Pandora Papers, FATF, IMF estimates, and AUSTRAC definitions. He argued that money laundering threatens financial systems, national security, macroeconomic stability, fiscal revenue, and public trust, and emphasized the need for strong global and domestic anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing measures. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Bhagya Sri Herath cited a 1981 Hansard exchange in which Jaffna MP V. Yogeswaran condemned police arson in Jaffna while the House laughed, linking such incidents and the events of 1983 to the later decades-long war and its human and economic costs. He rejected attributing the causes solely to the 2019 government and ended by expressing support for Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities travelling together in friendship and peace towards Jaffna. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that importers had violated existing regulations and were seeking an amendment to the Gazette to regularize earlier irregularities. He said the Government was investigating past documentation issues, including vehicles released subject to post-audit, and had ordered the relevant audits. He argued that amending the Gazette to permit release would amount to changing the law to accommodate a breach, which he said was not feasible. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →