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- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister stated that investigations into the 2011 disappearance of Lalith Kumar Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan have been reactivated after the case had remained pending since 2014. He said the Acting IGP directed the CID on 3 June 2025 to investigate, relevant police records have been obtained, and the CID’s Homicide and Organized Crimes Division has commenced inquiries. He added that the CID is investigating four post-conflict disappearance cases in the North-East and the Colombo Crime Division six such cases, none of which have yet been completed, with a detailed report placed in the Library. Oral Question: Disappearances in North-East after Civil War (Q. 516/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs whether he is aware of the President’s announcement to resume seven suspended criminal investigations, and sought the current status of the inquiry into the 2011 disappearance in Jaffna of political activists Lalith Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan. He further requested information on whether investigations into other unresolved post-war disappearances in the North and East have been completed, whether political interference delayed such inquiries, and what measures are being taken if so. Oral Question: Disappearances in North-East after Civil War (Q. 516/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara expressed satisfaction with the Minister’s response and proposed that media reform should go beyond legislation to include awareness and changes in attitudes. He suggested convening a research-based, ethical and democratic media convocation with the consensus of media institutions and participation from all parties and social, economic, cultural and political sectors, and asked whether the Minister would consider it. Oral Question: Television Channels and Code of Ethics (Q. 496/2025) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Supported the Adjournment Motion criticizing District Coordinating Committees, arguing that DCCs lack legal basis in the absence of functioning Provincial Councils, conflict with the 13th Amendment, and have no effective mechanism to implement decisions. Citing issues in Jaffna including sand mining and concerns raised about Tellippalai Base Hospital, he called for a DCC Bill to give such bodies legal authority and requested that a more suitable chair, such as Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy, be appointed for the Jaffna DCC. He also alleged that he had faced attempts to restrict or penalize him for statements made in Parliament, including over “Container 323”, and expressed concern about ongoing legal and investigative actions against him. Adjournment Motion: District Coordinating Committees - Effectiveness, Accountability and Legal Clarity of Decisions Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha supported the updates to stamp duty and import-export control regulations, framing them within the Government’s wider economic and administrative programme. He argued that the NPP’s consolidation of control in local authorities reflected public confidence and denied any political deals, saying the Government’s commitment was to national rebuilding and development. He also raised allegations of police misconduct in a narcotics-related incident, calling for action against unlawful and corrupt officers while criticizing related media reporting and expressing regret for any misunderstanding. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando urged modernization of stamp duty payment and document registration processes, citing practical difficulties for lawyers in obtaining bank slips and referring to India’s digital stamp duty system with online payment, automatic calculation and QR-code printing. He tabled a document on the Indian model and argued that procedural modernization is preferable to merely increasing fees. He also responded to Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala’s challenge on local authority voting procedures, stating that the relevant Local Authorities Guidelines Compendium refers to an “open vote” and that any dispute over its interpretation should ultimately be resolved by court. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha denied allegations concerning an incident at the Welipenna Police, stating that he intervened only to oppose an illegal act by an officer and to seek justice for an individual. He said the Opposition and media reports had misrepresented the matter, and rejected the claim that he attempted to secure the release of an illicit brewer. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage defended the Government’s economic direction, arguing that legitimate businesses are stable, prices are easing, incomes are rising, and illicit trade is being curtailed. He supported the Stamp Duty Order increasing the duty from Rs. 10 to Rs. 20 per Rs. 1,000 after two decades, stating it would assist Provincial Councils and fund local services, and backed regulated reopening of previously restricted imports including vehicles, spare parts, used clothing and electric vehicles. He also referenced past allegations over contaminated paediatric medicines under former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and rejected claims of political deals, asserting that National People’s Power-led local administrations would proceed on principle. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning AI summary The Deputy Minister said the Order under the Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act updates provisions unchanged since 2006, raising ad valorem stamp duty on immovable property from Rs. 10 to Rs. 20 per Rs. 1,000, with proceeds transferred to Provincial Councils and collection to be improved through digitization. He outlined several import-control Gazette notifications permitting, under specified conditions, phased imports of used cold-weather clothing, selected motor vehicle spare parts, regulated casino gaming equipment, and electric motorcycles. He also referred to the recently tabled Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill as part of wider regulation of casinos and online gambling, and cited first-quarter GDP growth and improved confidence as evidence of economic recovery. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando raised concerns that recent increases in charges for Police services at concerts and events have significantly raised costs for the entertainment industry, which he said supports about one million people directly and indirectly. He noted that Police revenue from such services exceeded Rs. 100 million in the first five months of the year compared with Rs. 47 million the previous year, while organizers also pay entertainment taxes and venue fees. He asked whether the Government would consider relief or adjustments to avoid burdening the industry. Oral Question: Police Officers, Vehicles and Resources Availability (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando raised concerns about Police resources being provided for a private event at the BMICH, allegedly based on false claims about expected attendance by schoolchildren and parents. He noted reports that 119 Police vehicles and four motorcycles were supplied for a fee, and referred to public acknowledgements by the Cabinet Spokesman and Police Media Spokesman that an inquiry was underway. He asked why Police resources were deployed for the event, whether proper procedures were followed, and the current status of the inquiry. Oral Question: Police Officers, Vehicles and Resources Availability (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister responded to a question on charging fees for police services requested for business purposes, citing the Police Ordinance, IGP Circulars issued in February and March 2025, and a Cabinet decision as the legal and policy basis. He said requests are formally assessed, must be justified, require approval by the IGP or Ministry Secretary, and are handled case by case without a fixed numerical cap. He provided revenue figures showing Rs. 50.26 million collected in 2024 and Rs. 114.32 million up to 31 May 2025 from police officers’ services, vehicle hire, police animals, and siren system installations. He added that applications are assessed for illegality, anti-social nature, and the applicant’s background, with intelligence reports obtained before recommendations are made. Oral Question: Police Officers, Vehicles and Resources Availability (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs whether Sri Lanka Police personnel, vehicles and other resources may be provided on a paid basis for private or commercial activities, and requested the relevant legal authority, procedures, limits and fee methodology. He also sought the revenue earned from such services in 2024 and in 2025 to date, separately. The question further asked what criteria are applied to requesting parties and whether security analysis reports are obtained to assess threat levels. Oral Question: Police Officers, Vehicles and Resources Availability (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister discussed the Sectoral Oversight Committee report on the National Gem and Jewellery Authority and tabled the Ministry’s clarifications and progress note, noting that only 3.55 per cent of rough gemstones imported between 2022 and 2024 had been value-added and re-exported through official channels. He argued that large volumes of imported gems were moving outside lawful accounting systems through informal transactions, causing foreign exchange losses, and called for stronger investigations, including future forensic audits into licensing abuses. He outlined measures including institutional consolidation under a proposed Mineral Bureau, a technology-based gem valuation tool, airport VAT refund kiosks for tourists from 1 July, tax and duty incentives to formalize re-exports, and a broader national mineral policy covering value addition and resource management. Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Rishad Bathiudeen said wrongdoing identified in the COPE process should be punished, but cautioned against broadly branding people as corrupt while officials were jailed and politicians remained unaffected. He criticised the Government’s response to Israel’s attack on Iran, arguing that Sri Lanka should more clearly condemn Israel given Iran’s past financial assistance to Sri Lanka and ongoing debt repayments. He also rejected allegations concerning the Nintavur Pradeshiya Sabha and alleged that a supporting member in the Kalpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha chairman vote was unlawfully prevented from voting, saying his party would seek legal redress. Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Lalith Kumara JJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Lalith Kumara said the COPE report revealed serious financial misconduct in dairy cow importation and distribution, including advance payments for animals that did not arrive and politically influenced allocation of imported cattle. He linked the decline of the dairy sector to cattle theft, unsuitable imports, and political misuse of officials, citing incidents in Gampaha and warnings from veterinary officers. He proposed that local authorities use mechanized equipment to harvest roadside grass for dairy feed or compost, arguing this could support national dairy self-sufficiency, and said the Government should enforce the law against those responsible for losses to public wealth. Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Presidential pardons have not been stopped, and no procedural change has been made to the existing pardon process. An illegal release allegedly made outside the President’s approved list is being investigated by the CID, and the public should not be misled about the matter. Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that Presidential pardons are based on lists prepared by the Prisons Department and forwarded through the Ministry of Justice, with the President approving them on recommendations rather than personally verifying each prisoner. He said an investigation by the CID is underway into a case where a person not on the approved list was allegedly released, and that responsibility should fall on those who effected any illegal release. He added that past releases, including cases involving serious offences, are also being investigated, while maintaining that action is being taken according to law and not to target officials. Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake congratulated retiring public officials before raising allegations arising from the COPE report on the 15,000 dairy cattle import advance, specifically naming the current National Lotteries Board Chairman and calling for COPE to summon relevant officials. He alleged irregular salary payments, mishandling of a performance bond, and increased sitting fees at the National Lotteries Board affecting funds such as Mahapola. He also expressed concern that the remanding of the Commissioner General of Prisons could demoralize and paralyse state administration, urging the Justice Minister to appoint a committee of retired officers and ensure a fair inquiry. He framed his remarks as an attempt to correct administrative errors rather than attack the Government. Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Susil Ranasinghe said the Mahaweli Authority leased 1,000 acres in Dehiattakandiya to Informatics Agrotech (Pvt.) Ltd. in 1991 for 30 years, and Cabinet approved a further 30-year lease from 1 January 2021. He stated that the renewed rent was calculated under Lands Circular 2017/01 as the previous final-year rent plus 20%, rather than through a fresh valuation under the State Lands Ordinance. He said the Ministry is examining whether this arrangement can be revisited by amending or rescinding the relevant Lands and Mahaweli Authority circulars. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Read →