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- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister reported on ongoing CID investigations linked to the Easter attacks and the Vavunativu police murders, stating that ballistic and recovered-weapon evidence now connects the killings to weapons associated with Zaharan’s network and that several associates have been arrested and indicted. He said serious doubts remain over whether Pulastini Mahendran alias Sara Jasmine died in the Sainthamaruthu blast, and that investigations are also examining prior intelligence failures at the Taj Samudra and allegations that former Eastern Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan had prior knowledge of the Easter attacks. He tabled an annex identifying 43 recommendations from the Presidential Commission report requiring implementation outside the Police Department, said efforts are under way to bring key witness Asad Maulana to Sri Lanka, and stated that disciplinary action and further legal measures will be pursued to address extremism, racism, and any politically motivated support or non-action by intelligence-linked actors. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala said the Government had not abandoned investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks and corrected what he described as a misrepresentation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s remarks. He outlined the attacks’ casualties, the number of suspects arrested and indicted, and the sequence of investigations and commissions, including the Malalgoda Committee, the Parliamentary Select Committee, the Presidential Commission of Inquiry, and later committees on the Channel 4 allegations. He stated that previous governments had failed to adequately investigate key disclosures, while the current Government has begun a structured investigation in line with the President’s pledges and is prepared to refer earlier reports to the CID and, if necessary, table them in Parliament. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana questioned delays in investigations into alleged figures and incidents connected to the Easter Sunday attacks, including references to “Abuhind,” Jameel, Asad Maulana, “Sale,” Army intelligence officers, and Sara Jasmine. He asked why statements given to the Presidential Commission and claims made in the Channel 4 programme had not led to completed investigations, reports to Parliament, or arrests. He demanded that relevant officials be questioned and suggested sending an official team to France if Asad Maulana could not be brought to Sri Lanka. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana seconded the Motion and called for an update on investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks, noting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s pledge to ensure justice. He asked what recommendations of the Presidential Commission report had been implemented during the Government’s ten months in office and requested that at least one implemented recommendation be tabled. He also questioned whether requests from the National Catholic Committee for Justice to Easter Sunday Attack Victims had been considered, and sought transparent reporting to Parliament on specific investigative leads, including the FBI-provided IP address, the release of an individual despite military concerns, and inquiries relating to “Matale Saharan.” 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 moved a motion alleging that the Government has failed to deliver promised accountability for the Easter Sunday attacks and other human rights violations, and demanded that key reports, including the Presidential Commission report, be tabled and its recommendations implemented. He asked specific questions on alleged Attorney General’s Department intervention in bail for Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan, DNA reports relating to Sara Jasmine, a missing police firearm allegedly linked to the attacks, and the failure to arrest certain suspects. He also raised wider concerns about alleged state and intelligence links to armed groups in the East, witness protection, and unresolved cases including the Joseph Pararajasingham murder. He proposed establishing a special prosecutor’s office with international assistance to conduct independent investigations and ensure justice for victims and national security. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concern over an ongoing CID process in which several MPs, including Mujibur Rahuman, Dr. Kavinda Jayawardhana, Chithral Fernando and Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, were being repeatedly summoned regarding statements made in media discussions. He argued that this could chill free expression and said grievances over such statements should be pursued through civil action rather than by criminalizing speech or politicizing the CID. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran addressed illegal forest clearing at Nedunkeni/Vedi-vaiththakal in the Mahaweli “L” Zone, stating that about 40 acres had been cleared without permission from the Forest Department or any state agency. He said he had inspected the site with local representatives, the public, and police, submitted a field report to the relevant Ministers, and that “A” reports had been filed in court against suspects. He indicated investigations and legal action were underway, while declining to name a suspect because the matter was before court. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera criticized regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act related to salt imports, arguing that the Government is prioritizing imports over domestic production and failing to support exporters or local industries despite its stated “production economy” policy. He questioned the absence of concrete plans for fisheries, salt production, and related industries, and asked what action would be taken regarding the alleged improper release of “red-labelled” containers during port congestion. He also criticized reported plans for new casino operations and tax concessions, saying they contradicted earlier government positions, and urged relief from taxes, VAT, and rising living costs. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raised concern that police in Omanthai, Vavuniya, are reportedly demarcating and encroaching on private lands despite a District Coordinating Committee decision. Requested the Minister in charge of Police to take note of the matter. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasingha JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasingha stated that the regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act formalized a time-limited salt import decision made to address a weather-related production shortfall, not a new decision to import salt. She said government intervention stabilized supply and prices through limited imports, distribution, raids and standards checks, while rejecting Opposition claims of mismanagement and panic. She also addressed allegations regarding a Lotteries Board official residence and said the Salt Corporation, now under the Industries and SME Development Ministry, would be modernized to increase production, improve quality and potentially export surplus salt. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition raised concerns over a committee report on the release of 323 import containers without Customs inspection, arguing that its conclusions suggest the process may not have been conducted in good faith. He asked why the full report had not been officially made public, sought details on the containers’ origins, contents, importers, duties, and related releases of “red” and “yellow” containers, and questioned whether ministerial, governmental, or importer pressure was involved. He also requested clarification on actions taken following the committee’s 12 recommendations, the status of investigations and legal proceedings, the Government’s responsibility for possible illegal goods, and proposed policy or legal reforms to prevent recurrence. Leader of Opposition Question Period and Points of Order Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary Unlawful acquisitions and related illegal activities have persisted over a long period in Minuwangoda and elsewhere. The Minister stated that future action would be taken within the existing legal framework and strictly according to the law. Oral Question: Common Lands Allotted in Private Land Sales in Minuwangoda (Q. 849/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary An investigation is underway into the alleged unlawful acquisition, after no action had been taken for many years. The Minister stated that further steps will be taken within the legal framework as required. Oral Question: Common Lands Allotted in Private Land Sales in Minuwangoda (Q. 849/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government about common lands transferred to the Minuwangoda Pradeshiya Sabha when private lands are subdivided for sale. He sought details on the number and extent of such lands, whether any are being used for private purposes, the identities of alleged encroachers, and legal action taken. He also asked specifically about alleged unauthorized construction and reclamation on common land at “Amba Sevana Watta” in Nilpanagoda by a brother of a local politician, and whether action has been taken. Oral Question: Common Lands Allotted in Private Land Sales in Minuwangoda (Q. 849/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister stated that a cooperative entity approved in the North-Central Province cannot use that approval to operate branches nationwide, noting reported links to Aranayake through a director. He said the North-Central Governor and Commissioner have been instructed to expedite the inquiry, with a report to be presented soon, and added that legal action would follow where gaps in cooperative law have been exploited. Oral Question: Registered Co-operative Societies and Banks in North-Central Province (Q. 845/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister said registration powers under the Co-operative Societies law, vested in Provincial Councils, may have been misused to establish entities operating as financial institutions under the co-operative name. He stated that investigations are examining member enrolment, elections, interim Boards, Board appointments, the source of assets exceeding Rs. 1 billion, and approvals reportedly granted by a former Governor. He also questioned whether branches opened in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa complied with the law and Central Bank regulations, citing possible money laundering concerns. Oral Question: Registered Co-operative Societies and Banks in North-Central Province (Q. 845/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister stated that promotions for lower ranks in the Police have been stalled since February 2020, with 275 fundamental rights cases before the Supreme Court relating to the issue. He said the Government is taking steps, without affecting pending judicial proceedings, to fill vacancies and grant promotions within three months to 5,000 Constable and Sergeant grade officers and about 1,500 officers in investigative ranks. He added that instructions have been issued to the Acting IGP and the Ministry Secretary to expedite the process and strengthen the Police service. Oral Question: Disappearances in North-East after Civil War (Q. 516/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary The member asked whether the Government has taken steps to address longstanding delays in promotions for lower-ranking police officers, an issue he said had been reported for many years across successive administrations. He requested the current status of any measures initiated to resolve the problem. Oral Question: Disappearances in North-East after Civil War (Q. 516/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Approval has been granted to fill 5,000 of approximately 28,000 vacancies in the Sri Lanka Police, with gazette notices issued for recruiting Sub-Inspectors and Police Constables and applications currently being received. The Minister stated that recruitment will proceed without delay, while measures are also being taken to improve the quality, productivity, and welfare of existing officers to manage current staffing shortfalls. Oral Question: Disappearances in North-East after Civil War (Q. 516/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Najith Indika welcomed the resumption, after about a decade, of investigations into disappearances in the North-East, including the cases of Lalith Kumar Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan. He asked the Ministry what steps are planned to address shortages of police personnel nationwide, particularly at stations, checkpoints, and environmental police units, and whether recruitment measures are envisaged. Oral Question: Disappearances in North-East after Civil War (Q. 516/2025) Read →