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- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Hon. Ravindra Bandara rejected Opposition claims of a “coal scam,” arguing that the Attorney General’s report shows the supplier met the registration requirement before bid submission and that any shortfall in the registration fee was a bank processing issue later settled. He said the Government was not defending any company but due process, and called for scrutiny of historical coal procurement irregularities, including past cargo deviations, penalties and alleged tender bypassing. He also defended the Government’s renewable energy record, citing an increase of about 1,000 MW in renewable capacity from 2024 to 2025, while noting plans for batteries, pumped storage and grid-stability measures. He urged that all coal shipments, past and present, be investigated, penalties recovered where applicable, and systems corrected to avoid public losses and power cuts. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam said his party initially did not sponsor the No-Confidence Motion against the Minister of Power because related matters were before COPE and the Colombo High Court, but the National Audit Office report required Parliament to take a position. He cited alleged procurement irregularities in the 2025/2026 LCC coal tender, including unregistered suppliers, relaxed criteria, reduced bid periods, lapsed testing accreditation, substandard coal, reduced Norochcholai output, and estimated losses of Rs. 2,237.7 million. He argued that the issue concerns ministerial ethics, public trust, and good governance, and called on the Minister to resign or step aside while court proceedings and accountability processes continue. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Attorney-at-Law tabled a written answer stating that overcrowding and staff shortages affect Kalutara Prison and many other prisons nationwide, with new buildings planned at Kalutara and other institutions to ease congestion. He detailed ongoing recruitment and promotion processes for Prison Guards and Sergeants, including 317 Guard appointments in 2025, examinations and interviews for further vacancies, and expected deployments by June 2026. The answer said staff shortages contribute to operational difficulties, transfers, and occasional delays in producing inmates before courts, while new vehicles, further recruitments, and a staff review seeking revised cadre approval are intended to address these issues. Oral Questions: Second Round and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Jagath Vithana asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration about overcrowding and staffing shortages at Kalutara Prison, noting that around 2,000 prisoners are held despite an approved capacity of 811. He sought details on measures to reduce overcrowding, fill Jailor and Sergeant vacancies, provide short-term relief for overworked staff, address vacant posts and irregular transfers, and prevent court production delays caused by staff shortages. Oral Questions: Second Round and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks and related preceding incidents are now progressing, including a daily Trial-at-Bar against 25 accused and inquiries into alleged diversion of earlier investigations. He argued that the 2018 Vavunativu police murders were wrongly attributed to rehabilitated LTTE cadres and are now being linked to Zaharan Hashim’s group, suggesting that proper investigation at the time could have prevented the Easter attacks. He criticized opposition figures for calling the debate after the arrest of “Saleh” and questioned political attempts to frame Zaharan alone as the mastermind, while also referring to the post-attack victimization of Muslim communities and rejecting racism and extremism. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana criticized successive governments and security agencies for blaming each other over responsibility for the Easter Sunday attacks while justice for the victims remained unresolved. He referred to conflicting allegations involving the CID, military intelligence, the Yahapalana Government, the Rajapaksa administration, and Ibrahim Nawas, and said investigations had failed to identify the mastermind. He noted that he and other Opposition Members had taken the matter to the UN Human Rights Council and the Vatican, and tabled a CID letter dated 22 January 2026 stating that an investigation based on a complaint about Wimal Weerawansa’s claims could not proceed further. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam supported the Government’s investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks and urged the Public Security Minister to examine alleged links between former intelligence and police personnel, Pillayan, Rohan Gunaratna, and individuals he named as connected to information flows and possible obstruction of inquiries. He requested investigations into several related incidents, including the alleged killing of Army intelligence officer Adam Lebbe Mohamed Riyas, murders in Kattankudy and Eravur, and inconsistencies regarding “Sara Jasmine” and DNA evidence. He also asked that evidence be properly recorded and preserved to avoid failed prosecutions, and called for an inquiry into alleged police mistreatment of journalist Sulochana Ramaiya. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister reviewed the ongoing investigations and prosecutions connected to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, stating that the attacks formed part of a conspiracy planned since 2017 by Zahran Hashim’s group and were linked to earlier incidents including the Vavunativu police murders, Mawanella statue attacks, Wanathavilluwa explosives discovery and related attacks. He said renewed investigations had corrected earlier misdirection in the Vavunativu case, led to recovery of police weapons, and resulted in PTA detentions and the arrest of retired Maj. Gen. Suresh Sallay over alleged conspiracy, abetment, prior knowledge and obstruction of exposure of those responsible. He criticized previous administrations for failing to investigate the mastermind and for actions that allegedly obstructed CID work, while stating that the current government is pursuing investigations with assistance from international agencies including Scotland Yard, the FBI, the Australian Federal Police and INTERPOL. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman argued that unresolved evidence from the Easter Sunday investigations indicates possible handlers or a wider conspiracy behind Zahran’s group, and criticised attempts to close the matter by blaming Zahran alone. He said members of the Muslim community had been stigmatized and wrongfully accused, citing withdrawn cases against Rishad and Riyaj Bathiudeen and the acquittal of Abu Bakkar, whom he urged the Minister to reinstate with arrears and to investigate who allegedly framed him. He also questioned the fate of “Sara Jasmine,” referred to recent claims that she did not die at Saindamarudu, and called for clarification of the role of Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekera, suggesting he should step aside if the State is investigating the State. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe called for legal action against those promoting racism and urged attention to efforts he said were harming inter-ethnic harmony. He questioned the Government’s failure to reveal the alleged masterminds of the Easter Sunday attacks despite election pledges, and called for full disclosure of inquiry findings and a fair investigation leading to prosecutions. He said the Muslim community condemned the attacks but was subjected to arrests, discrimination, and communal vilification afterward, and urged action against individuals he accused of spreading racism or obstructing independent investigations. He also noted Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith’s continued calls for justice and said public confidence requires the present Government to bring all responsible parties before the law. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe spoke during consideration of regulations under the Army, Navy and Air Force Acts and a Resolution under the Public Security Ordinance. He urged the Ministers of Public Security and Justice to identify and take action against individuals openly inciting racism. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) M.A.C.S. Chathuri Gangani JJB AI summary Hon. Chathuri Gangani supported regulations extending service and retirement limits for women in the Tri-Forces, arguing that earlier rules based on sex forced women officers and other ranks to retire prematurely and limited promotions after significant State investment in their training. She cited the contributions and sacrifices of 12,416 women serving across the forces, including deaths, disabilities, sports achievements and gallantry awards, and said the reforms align with constitutional gender equality, UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and SDG 5. She stated that the gazetted changes would improve morale, retain experienced personnel, reduce training costs, and expand opportunities for promotions, overseas training and peacekeeping service. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary The Hon. V.S. Radhakrishnan raised concerns about rising violent crime, shootings, firearms linked to narcotics, and recent killings in Batticaloa and Jaffna, urging decisive police action without creating ethnic or regional divisions. He requested that upcoming police recruitment include Hill Country youth as officers and constables, noting that the President had agreed to this in a recent meeting. He also referred to economic pressures, calling for effective use of Indian assistance to address fuel and essential goods shortages and for adequate fertilizer supplies to support farmers. He highlighted strong GCE A/L results by Hill Country and Northern students to reject negative stereotypes and called for national unity free of regionalism, sectarianism, and racism. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister supported extending the State of Emergency for one month, stating it was declared in response to Cyclone Ditva and was needed to manage disaster recovery and wider supply-chain risks linked to Middle East conflicts. He rejected allegations that the emergency was being used to suppress democracy or target Tamils, contrasting it with past abuses under emergency laws and the PTA. He also criticized opposition figures for allegedly inflaming ethnic tensions and said the Government was using emergency powers to address national crises, including narcotics, while maintaining democratic freedoms. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister said the GMOA’s five-day strike over post-intern first appointments was unjustified, arguing that transfer boards have no role in first appointments and that 436 of 453 eligible doctors had applied by the deadline. He stated that the Ministry had published the appointment list and that doctors could report to new posts from 9 to 11 April, with salaries suspended if they failed to seek release from current stations. He urged doctors to return to duty, said safety would be ensured, and refused a scheduled meeting with the GMOA on the matter, saying any alleged error in appointments should be challenged in court rather than through strikes. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised concern over a 48-hour strike by the GMOA, following continuous strike action the previous week, and its impact on poor patients seeking medical treatment. He urged the Government to protect the public from such disruption and requested that the Minister of Health respond. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that procurement disputes are governed by internationally accepted trading conditions and that losses from supplier defaults would be pursued through penalties and legal action. He assured Parliament that any loss would be recovered from the supplier and not passed on to the public or included in the tariff revision. He also rejected claims that coal procured under emergency arrangements was substandard before it had even been loaded, and said the matter would be investigated. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa alleged irregularities in coal procurement, stating that due to delayed vessel arrivals the Government was sourcing 300,000 metric tons from a supplier that had not previously met required specifications. He questioned why this decision was made and claimed that corruption in the process would impose costs on 7.5 million electricity consumers. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, speaking under Standing Order 27(2), stated that after completing his question within the allotted time he wished to use the remaining time to clarify related matters. He emphasized that media freedom is an important issue in the country. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. R. G. Wijerathna JJB AI summary Hon. R. G. Wijerathna raised a supplementary question on rest houses, noting that although they are to be managed under a formal system with fixed prices, alcohol is reportedly being sold at varying prices, particularly in parts of the Nuwara Eliya District. He asked what action the Ministry would take to address such pricing irregularities. Oral Questions and Answers Read →