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 April 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister supported the Proceeds of Crime Bill, arguing that it is needed to investigate assets allegedly held through nominees or unexplained transactions, including the cited “Mihindu Arana” property transfer and bar licences allegedly linked to politicians. He highlighted Clause 34 as a key provision, saying it creates presumptions and allows measures such as restraining, preserving, or vesting property in the State where lawful ownership or source of funds cannot be shown. He said the Bill shifts the burden to persons holding suspect property to prove entitlement on a balance of probabilities and is intended to address proceeds of unlawful activity. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Welcoming the anti-corruption Bill, Jagath Vithana said it was a delayed but necessary measure to restore public confidence and pursue alleged hidden funds and past corruption files. He argued that regular investigations under the law could help reduce foreign debt and make Parliament more accountable. He also raised a complaint about alleged irregularities during the nomination process at the Kalutara District Secretariat, tabled a complaint, and called for an investigation into the conduct of officials involved. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana raised concerns about railway crossing safety, citing frequent accidents and malfunctioning warning lights. He specifically referred to a crossing between Maggona and Payagala stations in his district where the red lights remain constantly on, and requested government attention to crossings on routes toward the South. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna referred to past political killings and atrocities, naming several victims and incidents, and said she had previously tabled about 920 names of surviving family members of those killed. She argued that those victims were targeted for supporting economic engagement with India, and called for justice both for them and for the 41,813 people she said were misled by anti-Indian sentiment and sent to their deaths. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman requested that the Ministry table the quality report on STC rice, citing reported problems. He criticized the Budget for lacking a concrete plan to raise state revenue and close the financing gap, and alleged that manifesto commitments to zero-rate VAT on essential goods and services had been broken, particularly with a new 15% tax on IT services and exports. He also questioned the Government’s handling of earlier corruption pledges, including the bond scam, and raised concerns that Customs enforcement teams were harassing small and medium traders beyond the scope of the Customs Ordinance. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that a recording exists of a television statement in which the person referred to said authorities knew the whereabouts of the IGP and Ms. Sewwandi and would arrest them at the appropriate time. He said he would submit and table the recording. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala denied claims that he had said he knew the whereabouts of Deshbandu Tennakoon or Ms. Sewwandi. He stated that the Police were enforcing the law and that action had been taken under Sections 60–62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure leading to Tennakoon’s appearance in court. He urged the Opposition, including Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, not to spread falsehoods. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest in plans to divest SriLankan Catering and ground handling, noting their annual revenue of about USD 100 million while public funds are allocated for airline debt servicing. He warned of a staffing crisis in ground handling and load control due to low salaries and urged pay increases to prevent operational collapse. He also questioned the Government’s position on liquor licences, citing court orders and official correspondence restricting new licences, while pointing to a subsequent Excise Department letter seeking objections for a new RB-4 licence in Ukuwela. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government AI summary The Minister provided a written response listing, under Extraordinary Gazette No. 2412/08 of 25 November 2024, 24 ministries, 87 departments and 376 statutory boards. He stated that detailed institutional information had been compiled in Attachments 01–21, with some delays due to institutional changes since 2015, and identified Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd., LRDC Services (Pvt) Ltd. and the Civil Security Department as providers of government security services. He further noted that Public Finance Circular No. 445 of 12 August 2010 governs procurement of security services by public institutions and that the relevant attachments were placed in the Library on two CDs. Oral Question 1: Government Institutions - Security Companies (Q.1/4/2024) Read →
- 20 March 2025 ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government regarding companies providing security services to government institutions. The matter sought information on the use of private security companies in public institutions, under Question No. 1 (4/2024), but no further details of the answer or supplementary exchanges are provided in the excerpt. Oral Question 1: Government Institutions - Security Companies (Q.1/4/2024) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe responded to an allegation concerning the transfer of the Dehiattakandiya Zonal Director of Education, stating it followed a bribery and corruption complaint over Grade 4 examination paper printing and was pending investigation, not politically motivated. Addressing Hon. Nizam Kariapper’s Motion on public service retirement ages, she highlighted the physically demanding conditions faced by police officers, including long hours and outdoor duties beyond age 50. She argued that, rather than raising the retirement age for such services, officers should be permitted to retire from at least age 55 to enable a dignified retirement. Adjournment Debate: Public Administration Circular No. 19/2022 Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the police search of former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon’s residence, stating that officers failed to locate him after three and a half hours and instead left with whisky bottles. He cited televised remarks by Sunil Watawala claiming knowledge of the whereabouts of Deshabandu Tennakoon and Sevwanthi, and asked who was responsible for concealing them. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara challenged claims regarding paddy storage, stating that while the Maha harvest was 4.6 million metric tons, storage capacity existed for two to three seasons and had been destroyed. He also questioned police action concerning the former IGP, alleging that despite visiting his house and seizing 800 bottles of whisky, police had failed to arrest him for 20 days. He further asked how police could rely on a reported consensus not to arrest six individuals, referring to statements made in the Court of Appeal and by police. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara referred to allegations about mills burned by the JVP and challenged the Minister to identify the individuals responsible. He stated that if the Minister could not name those who set the fires, the Minister should accept responsibility for the acts. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi stated that, according to a letter, cooperative society elections should take place only after the Local Authorities election. He argued that, as a result, cooperative society elections and even related meetings cannot be held at present. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi alleged that a cooperative election was postponed and then suddenly held without written approval from the Election Commissioner, leaving his side unprepared. He claimed that government-aligned candidates won several cooperatives, including Agunukolapelessa and Hungama, through improper conduct, and referred to photographs and records he had tabled as evidence. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Aravinda Senarath asserted that the actions under discussion were lawful and not illegal. He responded to another Member by emphasizing that they were carried out under existing law. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Government for failing to deliver promised relief and anti-corruption action, particularly on rice prices and alleged frauds, despite pledges to end market manipulation quickly. He urged the Minister to arrest at least one person accused in corruption files, arguing that public expectations to punish “thieves” remain unmet. He also called for further reductions in rice and fuel prices and for savings from government cost-cutting to be directed to poor households. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament of developments in the investigation into the 31 December 2023 shooting incident at the WIS tourist hotel in the Weligama Police Division, involving six suspects including SDIG Deshabandu Tennakoon. He said the CID had sought asset confiscation before the Matara Magistrate’s Court, Tennakoon had surrendered to court, and a search of his Hokandara residence had resulted in the seizure of liquor, wine, a firearm, and two Apple mobile phones. He stated that further submissions had been made to court and investigations were continuing due to public interest in the matter. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Dinesh Hemantha JJB AI summary Hon. Dinesh Hemantha asked what steps are planned to expand the number of field or Beat Offices and provide additional vehicles to improve response times. He noted that officers had identified inadequate office coverage relative to the land area as a factor affecting management of the conflict. Oral Question: Anti-Elephant Electric Fencing (Q.2/2025) Read →