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- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna criticized the Government for bringing an Adjournment Motion on drug abuse in the North and East while alleging that authorities have failed to act on trafficking, corruption, and criminal networks in the region. He cited claims involving pregabalin tablets sold to minors, alleged suppression of a case in Jaffna, concerns about judicial independence, a shooting near Mannar Court, and alleged links between officials, security forces, and the movement of “Kerala ganja.” He also questioned appointments and dealings involving local officials and ministers, and demanded accountability for alleged state-linked involvement in drug and criminal activity. Adjournment Motion: Jaffna - Social Impact of Drug Addiction Among Youth Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Thurairasa Ravikaran supported the Motion on the drug problem, warning that narcotics are destabilizing districts across the country and harming youth and young women. He urged the new Government and the Police to strengthen law and order and take additional measures, with both compassion and enforcement, to protect people from addiction and related deaths. Adjournment Motion: Jaffna - Social Impact of Drug Addiction Among Youth Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam highlighted the severity of drug use in the post-war Northern and Eastern Provinces and called for strict enforcement of national laws, including alcohol age limits, regulation of liquor outlets, control of public drinking, and effective use of police powers against illicit liquor production. He noted that the Northern Provincial Administration has established medical rehabilitation centres in all five districts and urged the Minister of Health to provide staff and make them operational promptly. Adjournment Motion: Jaffna - Social Impact of Drug Addiction Among Youth Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam welcomed the Motion but argued that it ignored the extent of militarization in the North and East, where he said most military divisions and coastal Navy camps remain stationed on or near civilian lands. He questioned whether the drug crisis could have developed without military involvement, citing alleged links between security forces and past incidents such as the “Grease Devil” phenomenon and the “Aava group.” He urged the Government to recognize that the existing military presence and mindset toward Tamils cannot be relied upon to resolve the problem unless fundamentally changed. Adjournment Motion: Jaffna - Social Impact of Drug Addiction Among Youth Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) S. Sri Bavanandarajah JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) S. Sri Bavanandarajah supported the Motion on drug control, stating that drug distribution in the North, particularly after 2009 and the opening of the A-9 road, has severely affected youth and higher education students in Jaffna. He said the issue is also straining the health sector through rehabilitation and treatment costs, and called for action to identify and stop distributors. He urged the establishment of a rehabilitation centre in Jaffna District with vocational training and employment support, alongside village-level monitoring and coordinated action by the armed forces, Police and judiciary to prevent distribution and relapse. Adjournment Motion: Jaffna - Social Impact of Drug Addiction Among Youth Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy moved an Adjournment Motion highlighting rising drug addiction, drug smuggling and gang violence in Jaffna, with particular concern for youth, women, girls and schoolchildren. He said heroin and other illicit substances, inadequate rehabilitation facilities and criminal gangs were contributing to theft, robbery, violence and public insecurity. He called for investment in rehabilitation programmes, stronger law enforcement and community support systems, and proposed a long-term monitoring mechanism involving the Provincial Governor, District Development Committee Chair, District Secretary, Police and grassroots leaders to coordinate action against drug distribution and use. Adjournment Motion: Jaffna - Social Impact of Drug Addiction Among Youth Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to being limited to 30 seconds, stating that a point of order should be allowed one minute. He alleged that his phone was tapped in 2021 and that on the 23rd his party Leader wrote to the Police seeking his arrest without informing him, claiming the Leader was acting on another agenda. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected that Parliament had debated the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa but had not permitted debate on a fatal sword attack in Batticaloa. He criticized perceived partiality in the handling of proceedings, urged parliamentary officials to protect the dignity of their offices, and requested the State Minister of Defence to ensure a thorough investigation into the matters he raised. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised several Batticaloa fisheries-related issues, requesting a harbour at Urukaamam, action to restore boat-parking space allegedly fenced off in the Valachchenai/Kalluvankerny area, and repairs including a small bridge on the Eravur–Kaluvankerny road to support fishermen’s access to fuel and ice facilities. He also objected to restrictions on raising urgent national matters in the morning and criticized the Chair’s handling of Members’ dignity and privilege. He then asked the State Minister of Defence to respond to allegations of a meeting involving former security and political figures shortly before a court order concerning Deshbandu Tennakoon, suggesting possible national security implications and questioning the Government’s ability to account for unresolved cases and missing suspects. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan urged the Fisheries Ministry to revive several idle fisheries and aquaculture facilities in Batticaloa, including a prawn hatchery, fish fry production centre and ice plant, and to address licensing and authorization issues in prawn farming projects in Vakarai. He called for stronger fisheries development from Kathiraveli to Kallar, new or improved harbour facilities, fair distribution of boats and gear, and revitalization of the Ocean University regional campus at Kallady–Navalady. He also raised concerns about illicit liquor, drugs and violent “sword culture” incidents in Batticaloa, asking authorities to act promptly and ensure more effective policing. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah urged increased investment in the fisheries sector, focusing on the Eastern Province, and requested the removal of silt and development of the gazetted Oluvil Fishery Harbour to serve Kalmunai and nearby multi-day fishing boats. He also called for urgent improvements at Valaichchenai Harbour, a landing facility or floating jetty at Poonochchimunai, and greater support for fishermen facing high Vessel Monitoring System fees and maintenance costs. He highlighted organized fish theft at sea, the inadequacy of current fines, and asked the Minister to introduce stronger legislation and coordinate enforcement with the Navy, Army, and Police. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary The Hon. Imran Maharoof raised fisheries issues affecting Trincomalee District, calling for modernization of traditional fishing practices, restoration of loan facilities, and inclusion of housing and support programmes for fishermen. He asked the Minister to resolve disputes involving the Navy, including blocked access for fishermen in Pulmoddai. He also questioned the enforcement of purse seine fishing rules, arguing that if it is banned under the 1986 regulations, the ban should be applied uniformly nationwide rather than only in the North and East. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan asked the relevant Minister to address the absence of fire service units in Mullaitivu and Mannar. He said fire engines currently have to come from Jaffna or Vavuniya, causing delays and property damage, and requested the Government to establish fire brigade divisions in both districts. Oral Question: Fire Service Units in Mannar (Q.27(2)/2025) Read →
- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary The Minister stated that tenants who are paying properly will not be affected, but those in default must settle outstanding advance payments before being eligible to reapply for renovated shop units. He said the units will be reassigned transparently to applicants able to pay, and legal action will be taken against defaulters where necessary. Oral Question: Shops Leased Out in Polonnaruwa City Center (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha said the proposed Employment Statute could support improved production relations, but should not be rushed in a way that serves only selected interests. He noted protests from worker groups, particularly women workers’ unions, and said technical inconsistencies in combining about 13 statutes had been addressed in redrafting. He stated that, with Cabinet approval, a committee would be appointed with stakeholder participation to develop the law, focusing on productivity, shared responsibilities, reduced conflict, and industrial peace rather than narrow collective bargaining disputes. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Waruna Liyanage SJB AI summary Hon. Waruna Liyanage urged amendments to outdated labour laws, specifically the Factories Ordinance and the Shop and Office Employees Act, and called for stronger enforcement of EPF/ETF obligations, including settlement of arrears in state plantation estates and recruitment of more labour inspectors. He requested permanency and insurance-related relief for provincial and local government workers, improvements to the Agrahara scheme, and vehicle permit relief for entitled retiring public servants. He also raised concerns over reductions to MPs’ insurance and criticized recent local government election law changes, arguing that increased council membership, governance deadlocks, and unequal nomination deposits should be corrected. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam raised administrative concerns in Vavuniya District, particularly the division of Manalaaru/Weli Oya GN divisions between different Pradeshiya Sabhas, which he said was a politically motivated anomaly affecting local services and representation. He requested the creation of an appropriate local authority for the area, filling 26 Grama Niladhari vacancies in Vavuniya North, and allocating funds for a new Vavuniya District Secretariat building. He also highlighted wider staffing shortages, including drivers, technical officers, management assistants, development officers and disaster management officers, and asked that officers assigned to Vavuniya/Mannar divisions be required to serve there rather than in other districts. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a one-minute question under Standing Order 92(2)(a) regarding recent sword attacks in Batticaloa, including incidents on 20 February and the previous night, and a related protest. He urged the Minister to treat the matter seriously and take urgent action, while also criticizing the handling of parliamentary proceedings that morning. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna invoked Standing Order 92(2)(a) to request permission to raise an urgent question, arguing that as a party leader he should be heard in Parliament. He said people in his area were facing violent sword attacks and asked for time to raise the issue, questioning why other Members were given extended opportunities while representatives from the north and east were not. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised an urgent matter under Standing Order 92(2)(a), referring to disturbances by underworld gangs in the Batticaloa District. He cited a sword attack in Batticaloa town the previous night and another incident in Araiyampathy a week earlier, and requested the Minister to treat the situation as urgent. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →