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- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticised the Government for blaming the Opposition over issues such as the human–elephant conflict instead of presenting solutions. He raised the Weligama shooting incident, questioning claims that such violence is only due to underworld clashes and asking whether a JVP/Malimawa member whose house was targeted was being treated as linked to organized crime. He urged the Government to investigate allegations that a government vehicle was used in an abduction connected to the incident and complained that the inquiry was proceeding slowly compared with other investigations. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s handling of salary increases, arguing that tax policy reduces the benefit to employees and that election promises have been delayed. He alleged political victimization and interference in the public service, suppression of trade unions, halted recruitments, and failure to support private-sector workers affected by factory closures. He also objected to demolitions of informal tourism-related businesses without a fair process and accused the Government of prioritizing major business interests over small earners, while warning against politicizing the Youth Societies Movement through the National Youth Services Council. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe alleged that past governments tolerated or sheltered organized criminals and were linked to incidents such as the killing of Wasim Thajudeen and white-van abductions. He argued that such abuses contributed to the country’s decline and contrasted that period with the present, saying criticism of President Anura Dissanayake is now freely expressed while truths about the past are emerging. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, speaking during debate on the Budgetary Relief Allowance and National Minimum Wage amendment Bills, urged the Government to address reduced police allowances and proceed with police salary increases. He argued that Sri Lanka’s economic recovery began before the current administration, under the IMF programme and during Ranil Wickremesinghe’s presidency, and cautioned that tariff and tax impacts on the garment sector could endanger many jobs. He also criticized statements on food imports in an agrarian country and called for practical, legally consistent action on removing encroachments around tanks and coastal zones, beginning with government structures rather than selectively targeting private ones. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana raised concerns about the plantation sector, stating that the earlier chemical fertilizer ban, higher income tax on planters, and lack of fertilizer relief had harmed tea production, with many factories closing, and requested VAT relief or a subsidy for fertilizer. He then described the arrest and remanding of his son over a vehicle he had purchased from another MP, arguing that the vehicle had been formally registered and financed and that he should have been contacted or held responsible instead. He asked for fairness, restraint in enforcement, and caution in public statements about ongoing legal matters, while also urging continued industrial peace in the plantation sector. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi alleged that Police stopped him, took his vehicle keys, removed the vehicle, and took him and his son to a third-floor room for a breathalyzer test while his wife remained alone in the car. He stated that the test was negative, that he had not consumed alcohol, and that he was nevertheless harassed for about half an hour. Questions of Privilege: Incidents at Airport and COPE Committee Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi said a recent cluster of gunshot injuries to elephants suggested a possible organized effort to generate media attention and political agitation, and urged that elephants not be used for narrow political purposes. He thanked veterinary, security, local government, community, and Indian medical teams involved in the “Bhathiya” elephant case, while noting the animal died before the foreign veterinarians arrived. He said the Government would establish a wildlife hospital and mobile veterinary unit, and had requested a CID investigation into possible organized activity, including trade union actions linked to mortality spikes, while citing recent forest reserve declarations as evidence of its conservation efforts. SO 27(2) Question: Human-Elephant Conflict Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala rejected allegations that Public Security Committees had been politicized, stating that their establishment follows an Inspector-General of Police circular. He said the committees include 25 percent youth representation and 25 percent women’s representation, with the Grama Niladhari as Secretary and the Community Police Officer as Convener. He explained that a recognized community member may be appointed Chair from among applicants within the relevant Grama Niladhari division. Oral Question: Post of Sub-Inspector of Police - Recruitments (Q.7/2024) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara raised concerns about public security, stating that his own house had been broken into twice and ransacked. He urged the Minister to address the lack of security and requested that political interventions be stopped. Oral Question: Post of Sub-Inspector of Police - Recruitments (Q.7/2024) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara raised concerns about police independence and democracy, citing a reported rise in violence since the Government took office. He stated that there had been 68 shootings and 37 murders during that period, implying a need for attention to law enforcement and public security. Oral Question: Post of Sub-Inspector of Police - Recruitments (Q.7/2024) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara questioned reports that police have been instructed to include JVP/NPP members in Community/Area Security Committees and allow them to lead. He argued that these village-level crime prevention committees were historically independent bodies involving religious leaders and civil organizations, and asked whether such political involvement is compromising police independence. Oral Question: Post of Sub-Inspector of Police - Recruitments (Q.7/2024) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that complaints about the SI recruitment process had been referred by the IGP to a committee, and that a decision on the 100 shortlisted candidates from 2,650 exam passers would be taken after the committee report is received. He rejected claims that the process had been cancelled, clarified that a new Gazette for an additional SI intake had been issued with interviews underway, and said the Government had not stopped the previous administration’s recruitment process due to the change of government. Oral Question: Post of Sub-Inspector of Police - Recruitments (Q.7/2024) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concern over the delay or possible cancellation of recruitment for 100 Police Department positions, noting that the same institutional authorities were in place when the process began. He urged that the 100 candidates be appointed without holding a new examination, and suggested that a further 500 recruits could be taken later if necessary. Oral Question: Post of Sub-Inspector of Police - Recruitments (Q.7/2024) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister stated that 2,650 candidates applied for the relevant recruitment process and 100 suitable candidates were identified after marks were ranked, background checks conducted, and medical examinations completed. He said the recruitment has been temporarily suspended because several candidates lodged appeals, and a committee appointed by the Inspector-General of Police will make recommendations under the approved recruitment procedure before appointments proceed. Oral Question: Post of Sub-Inspector of Police - Recruitments (Q.7/2024) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs whether recent interviews were held for recruitment to the post of Sub-Inspector of Police, how many candidates passed, and how many posts are to be filled. He further sought clarification on whether the recruitment process has been suspended and, if not, when appointments will be made, and asked for reasons if the information cannot be provided. Oral Question: Post of Sub-Inspector of Police - Recruitments (Q.7/2024) Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar raised concerns that a proposed five-perch site would cause congestion and Friday parking problems, potentially leading to Sinhala–Muslim misunderstandings. He asked whether the Government would mediate to enable donors to acquire and develop a larger plot at their own cost, with adequate parking and without requiring government funds. Oral Question: Mosque at Mahara Prison Premises Read →
- 22 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister replied that a mosque on Mahara Prison Department land had originally served Muslim prison officers but was later used by outsiders, creating security risks due to its location near the prison wall, staff quarters, and internal access routes. He stated that prison authorities had repeatedly refused reopening the old site to outsiders, citing risks of contraband entry and large gatherings near a prison housing high-risk inmates, and tabled related annexes. He said the old mosque cannot be reopened, but an alternative five-perch site on Prisons Department land has been identified and may be considered once mosque management submits a formal request. Oral Question: Mosque at Mahara Prison Premises Read →
- 22 July 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker announced an awareness programme for newly elected Members and parliamentary staff, a meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business, and welcomed a UK House of Commons delegation. He informed the House that the Committee of Inquiry appointed under the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002 had unanimously found IGP T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon guilty of the allegations against him. He stated that, under Section 17 of the Act, the finding would be placed on the Order Paper as a Resolution for debate and vote, and that the report would be tabled as a Parliamentary Paper, circulated in official languages, and made available to the public. Opening: Awareness Programme for Newly Elected Members Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar said the Government is examining illegal and harmful fishing practices, particularly purse seine net use, night diving and fishing with powerful lights, following concerns raised about fishermen in Trincomalee and other coastal districts. He stated that although purse seine fishing is already banned, enforcement problems remain, and a new Cabinet paper has been submitted with legislation being drafted for future presentation to Parliament. He said NARA and NAQDA have been asked to study related issues, including possible amendments on mesh size, while the Government is considering future action against illegal night diving and wider measures to protect marine resources and fishermen’s livelihoods. Adjournment - Fishing Practices in Trincomalee and Parliamentary Decentralized Funds Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof raised concerns about the use and enforcement of purse-seine/encircling net regulations in Trincomalee, citing clashes between fishermen and the Navy, including a recent incident in Kuchchaveli involving gunfire. He argued that nets permitted under the 1986 Gazette, based on mesh size over 3/8 inch, are being treated as illegal in the North and East while similar nets are used in the South. He asked the Minister to clarify which nets are legal, whether the Gazette will be amended if the seized nets are considered illegal, and what steps will be taken to standardize enforcement. Adjournment - Fishing Practices in Trincomalee and Parliamentary Decentralized Funds Read →