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- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development JJB AI summary The Minister outlined the Government’s plan to strengthen regulation and monitoring of co-operative rural banks and thrift and credit co-operative societies, citing serious financial irregularities in entities operating under the co-operative label. He said organisations taking deposits and lending as banks must obtain Central Bank licensing, and announced stricter auditing, reporting, recruitment controls, branch regulation, and legal amendments where needed. He referred to large reported shortfalls in several district co-operatives and deposits collected by so-called “Saubhagya” entities, stating that authorities are tracing funds and will act against unlicensed or politically established financial operations while supporting genuine co-operative banking. Private Members' Motion No. 1: Co-operative Rural Banks Supervision Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara moved a motion urging proper government supervision of cooperative rural banks, citing recent collapses and hardship to depositors. He argued that the original role of People’s Bank in supporting and supervising rural banks has lapsed, with oversight now fragmented under Provincial Councils, while many banks have shifted away from lending to villagers toward depositing funds in larger financial institutions. He called for effective supervision to address misuse of government funds, mismanagement and political interference, while also studying successful models such as the Saubhagya Cooperative Bank and replicating good practices where appropriate. Private Members' Motion No. 1: Co-operative Rural Banks Supervision Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Opposition MPs’ claims that certain containers carried weapons were described as a serious national security matter. The Minister urged those making such allegations, whether inside or outside Parliament, to provide evidence to the Police and CID rather than rely on Parliamentary Privilege, so that investigations can proceed. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka stated that Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, was in Batticaloa Prison in connection with the Joseph Pararajasingham murder case at the time of the Zion Church bombing. He highlighted an alleged remark by Pillayan to an associate immediately after the 9.05 a.m. explosion, suggesting prior awareness or identification of the attack as a suicide bombing. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena - Minister of Science and Technology JJB AI summary Minister Abeysena said the Easter Sunday attacks occurred under the Yahapalana Government and argued that responsibility lay with that administration, while noting that the current Government has been in office for only seven months. He stated that investigations into issues such as Sara Jasmine, “Sonic Sonic,” Jameel, Ibrahim, and alleged links involving security and political figures are ongoing, and cautioned that prosecutions should not be rushed without complete evidence. He said the Government is implementing reforms on depoliticizing education and policing, maintaining national security, and supporting victims, including by establishing a dedicated clinic at Katuwapitiya with home-visit nursing services. He reaffirmed that the judiciary and Attorney-General’s Department are independent, while saying the Government expects efficiency and remains committed to finding the truth. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary G.G. Ponnambalam argued that where the State is itself implicated, including in the Easter attacks and alleged mass graves such as Chemmani, domestic investigations cannot command legitimacy and should be replaced by international investigations rather than only an independent prosecutor with foreign assistance. He said past failures in Chemmani and the Government’s position on war crimes prosecutions show victims cannot trust State-led processes. He also raised the detention of Mohamed Suhail Mohamed Rifai under the Prevention of Terrorism Act over a social media post about Palestine, questioned the legal basis for treating it as a PTA offence, and called for government intervention to secure the release of such detainees. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman criticized President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Government for not fulfilling election promises to identify and prosecute those responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks. He argued that the President had previously alleged State involvement and named possible actors, and demanded that the Government investigate and disclose who assisted Zaharan, who protected the perpetrators, and whether figures such as Gotabaya Rajapaksa or Suresh Sallay were involved. He also raised specific questions about the Sainthamaruthu incident, the death of Zaharan’s brother, and the alleged survival and removal of Sara, urging the Government to use investigators such as Shani Abeysekara and Ravi Seneviratne to bring the masterminds before the law. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala raised a point of order stating that cases relating to the attack have been filed and are being heard in the Batticaloa High Court. He argued that earlier governments had misdirected investigations, and that if the Vavunativu Police post killings had been correctly identified at the time, the Easter Sunday attacks could have been prevented. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem criticized remarks by Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala and urged authorities to first locate Ishara Sewwandi before pursuing claims regarding Sara Jasmin’s DNA. He then raised concern over ongoing excavations of alleged mass graves at Chemmani, citing reports of victims’ remains and limited government presence at the site. Referring to Section 12(d) of the Office on Missing Persons Act, he questioned whether the OMP had exercised its powers to seek court orders for excavation or observe the process, and urged the responsible Minister to act and properly operationalize the OMP. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka responded to Minister Anura Karunathilaka’s claim that certain material was not in the Presidential Commission report. He requested the Minister to read pages 117–120 and 145, stating that those pages record prior information received by the CID Director and DIG and allege that failure to act contributed to the attack. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala argued that the debate and Motion should not undermine ongoing CID investigations and judicial proceedings relating to the Easter Sunday attacks, noting that fresh facts reports had been filed in the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. He said the victims’ concerns are already before courts, cited Supreme Court fundamental rights case SCFR 191/19 in which he was involved, and emphasized that compensation orders and requests for intelligence-related information reflect the victims’ aspirations. He criticized the Motion for focusing on reports, bail for Pillayan, Sara Jasmin’s DNA evidence, international assistance, and missing weapons, saying these issues were disconnected from the central judicial process, and also requested correction of the wording from “Easter attack” to “Easter Sunday attack.” Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka argued that, despite numerous intelligence reports before the attacks, officials in the CID and related security positions should be held responsible without needing further inquiry to establish accountability. He criticized the Government for allegedly giving political platforms and posts to officers whom commissions or findings had suggested should face criminal action for dereliction of duty. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka alleged that in 2019 funds were deposited into a national list candidate’s bank account and questioned whether the relevant party was aware of the matter. He further claimed the candidate threatened the police when facing arrest and sought clarification on whether that conduct was known at the time. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka alleged that police had withdrawn two of three alcohol-related charges against an individual because he was the Secretary in charge of Police. He questioned whether officials found by a Presidential Commission to have shirked responsibility could properly investigate accused persons, suggesting such investigations would be used to secure acquittals. He stated that his side did not trust the proposed investigation concerning their national list candidate. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Clarifies that the earlier reference was to alcohol consumption, not drug use. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka questioned the Government’s handling of police and CID appointments and investigations, alleging political involvement and selective disclosure of information. He referred to inquiries connected to the Easter Sunday attacks, including claims about seized bank accounts and funding, and challenged the Government’s position on ISIS involvement. He also criticized statements by government figures about possessing “files” on MPs and raised concerns about national list appointments. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka challenged the Government’s claim that public officials are non-partisan, alleging that senior police, CID and Defence Ministry officials had appeared at political press conferences at the Government’s Pelawatte office before receiving key appointments. He argued that these officials are aligned with the Government and questioned claims about accountability failures, noting that the same CID leadership was in place during the period when intelligence reports and incidents relevant to the matter were recorded. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister noted that pension increases for retirees from 2016 to 2019 would begin from 10 July 2025, with interim payments already made pending full recalculation. Addressing the Easter Sunday attack investigations, he said the Government had been in office only nine of the 63 months since the attack and was pursuing investigations while withholding sensitive details to avoid compromising them. He rejected Opposition claims of political witch-hunts, cited several remand cases as lawful processes, and said the Government had an electoral mandate to deliver justice for victims and enforce the law. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara responded to a reference to his name by stating that if false claims are being made on social media, the Deputy Minister concerned should take action by lodging a complaint with the CID. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam argued that Sri Lankan law permits forms of international participation in investigations, citing the OMP Act and a Supreme Court determination on a Private Member’s Bill involving foreign observers or judges. He reiterated his call for a Special Prosecutor’s Office on human rights violations, questioning the capacity and impartiality of the Attorney-General’s Department where the State itself is implicated. He also said the Government had not responded to elements of his Motion, including concerns relating to the Chemmani mass graves. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →