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 April 2026 The Hon. R. G. Wijerathna JJB AI summary R. G. Wijerathna questioned why enforcement action had not been taken against the Hanguranketha Rest House, which he said had been leased to the same individual for 28 years and had a history of irregular operation. Citing a 2005 Hansard record indicating concerns by the Tourist Board and consideration of lease cancellation, he noted that a liquor licence had now been issued despite the proximity of a girls’ school, and asked why regulations were not being applied. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof asked that the Government revisit cadre creation and boundary-related issues needed to upgrade the demarcated Thoppur Sub-Divisional Secretariat. He also noted the large population and number of Grama Niladhari Divisions in Kinniya and asked whether steps would be taken to establish an additional Divisional Secretariat there to improve public services. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala raised a supplementary question on relief for the Malayaha community living in line rooms affected by the recent “Dicha” cyclone. He stated that these communities faced landslides and high-risk conditions but had not received relief on par with the general public, and asked what government programme is in place to assist them. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 8 April 2026 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi argued that recent fuel price increases have severely affected livelihoods, particularly the fisheries sector, and said the Government’s announced Rs. 150,000 relief per trip for multi-day vessels is inadequate compared with the additional diesel cost incurred after the price hike. He requested that multi-day fishing vessels also receive Rs. 50 per litre fuel support, as proposed for small boats, and asked the Fisheries Minister to raise the matter with the President. He also alleged political interference in Hambantota District, including the blocking of New Year promotional activities in Tangalle despite payments by the Traders’ Association, and claimed there was coercion around public meetings and commemorative events. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Read →
- 8 April 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar alleged serious irregularities in recent coal procurement for the Lakvijaya power plant, arguing that government ministers ignored repeated warnings from the Opposition, Oversight Committee proceedings, and audit findings about non-compliant shipments, defective sampling, delayed vessels, and the failure to use umpire sample provisions. He claimed the delays and tender decisions caused major public losses through higher-priced emergency purchases, demurrage not recovered, low-grade coal, power cuts and tariff impacts, and called for the matter to be taken to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. He also criticized the President for defending the responsible minister and said the tender should have been cancelled earlier and supply divided among other compliant bidders. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake addressed reports of a Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at a Sri Lankan bank, stating that the President is intervening, depositors are not affected, and the bank is not at risk of collapse due to capital requirements and regulatory oversight. He said any wrongdoing by bank owners, senior officers, or employees should be dealt with through appropriate Central Bank and audit interventions. He also criticized foreign media reports suggesting fuel shortages or economic paralysis, arguing that fuel supply has been maintained despite global pressures and that the economy is growing at 5.2 percent. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Fasmin Sharif JJB AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif supported anti-doping measures under SLADA, arguing that testing protects clean athletes and Sri Lanka’s reputation, and linked broader tax and policy measures to national development. He criticized alleged communal politics around the Easter Sunday attacks and opposition figures’ positions, citing the President’s intervention for Muslim sailors as evidence of minority confidence in the Government. He also defended recent fuel price reductions amid global supply pressures and outlined cyclone relief commitments, including Rs. 500,000 for partially damaged houses and Rs. 5 million plus land for fully damaged homes. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary The Minister said Sri Lanka must approve the 2026 WADA prohibited substances list under the Convention against Doping in Sport Act, No. 33 of 2013, as SLADA operates in line with international anti-doping rules. He outlined SLADA’s testing and education work, noting about 140 athletes were tested last year, three positives led to due process and bans, and high testing costs require prioritising international competitors. He also highlighted recent and planned sports law reforms, including term limits for office-bearers in national sports associations, and referred to ongoing infrastructure projects and efforts to rebuild Sri Lankan sport, including cricket. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara supported the Budget-related measures, including amendments to the Social Security Contribution Levy, Orders under the Strategic Development Projects Act, Rules under the Central Bank Act, and Orders under the Anti-Doping Act, saying they would support relief, stability, and investment. He said the President’s three-month plan addressed pressures from global conflict and local conditions affecting groups such as tea smallholders, fishing communities, and low-income households. He argued that Sri Lanka was rebuilding international confidence through rule-based governance and investment processes, and said any technical gaps in the legislation should be addressed with input from experts and business leaders. He also criticized the Opposition’s conduct, alleging disruption, lack of credibility, and responsibility for past economic mismanagement. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Sugath Thilakaratne - Deputy Minister of Sports JJB AI summary Deputy Minister of Sports Sugath Thilakaratne supported the adoption of the 2026 WADA prohibited substances list under the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency established by Act No. 33 of 2013. He said SLADA conducts awareness programmes, but stronger testing and education for athletes, coaches and parents are needed, noting around 70 doping-related bans since 2013 and a recent sanction for refusal to provide a sample. He urged increased urine sample collection, after a decline in 2025, and stressed the need to send clean athletes to upcoming Asian and Commonwealth Games to avoid reputational damage to Sri Lankan sport. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Dinindu Saman Hennayake - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister supported the Orders giving domestic effect to WADA’s annually updated prohibited substances list under the Convention against Doping in Sports Act, arguing that anti-doping enforcement protects clean athletes, athlete welfare and Sri Lanka’s sporting reputation. He also defended proposed economic and tax measures, including rules under the Central Bank Act and amendments to the Social Security Contribution Levy, as criteria-based and transparent frameworks to attract FDI, support domestic investors and rationalize revenue collection. He rejected Opposition claims that incentives favour only foreign investors or that taxation is excessive, and linked the measures to tourism recovery, job creation and recent increases in tourist arrivals and FDI. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister tabled data on cybercrime complaints handled by the Computer Crimes Investigation Division since its establishment on 24 March 2021, stating that 12,993 complaints were reported island-wide up to 10 March 2026, including 62 from the Northern Province. He detailed the Northern Province distribution by police division, with most complaints from Vavuniya, and outlined measures including provincial investigation sub-units, awareness programmes, Tamil-language outreach, hotlines and online reporting channels, counselling referrals, and deployment of women police officers to expedite investigations. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe (on behalf of the Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy) JJB AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe, on behalf of Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy, asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs for annual data from 2020 onward on cybercrime complaints involving offences against women, both island-wide and in the Northern Province. He sought district-wise figures for Northern Province complaints received through official Government reporting portals or police cyber units, and details of measures to improve reporting access and victim support services for rural women, particularly in the Northern Province. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Read →
- 7 April 2026 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said the Ministry would inform the Member of the date for presenting the relevant Bill and rejected an allegation of regional favoritism by the Fisheries Minister. He stated that enforcement against Indian poaching vessels and banned fishing methods was being carried out uniformly under fisheries laws and regulations, including in Mullaitivu, where officials accused of facilitating illegal methods had been transferred. Oral Question: Fishermen in Puttalam District - Fuel Subsidy (Q.749/2025) Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam questioned the Minister of Justice and National Integration on accountability for missing persons from the final stages of the 2009 conflict, citing the UNHRC Core Group statement and families’ rejection of domestic mechanisms. He sought detailed information on missing persons estimates, the absence of a consolidated database, Chemmani and other mass grave investigations, international forensic assistance, the use of Sri Lanka Accountability Project evidence, and the work of the Office on Missing Persons and Office for Reparations. He also asked whether the Government would commit to a time-bound accountability process with international involvement and raised concerns over the lack of forensic analysis at Chemmani and the non-release or non-recognition of political prisoners. Oral Question: Accountability for Disappeared Persons and UNHRC Engagement Read →
- 19 March 2026 Hon. Eranga Weeraratne - Deputy Minister of Digital Economy JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister rejected claims that Sri Lanka was facing a crisis comparable to 2022, stating that current fuel pressures stem from global oil supply disruptions linked to Middle East conflict, while foreign exchange and rupee liquidity remain adequate. He said the Government is managing fuel stocks through the QR system and odd-even distribution, citing rapid vehicle registrations and a new fix to transfer QR allocations to current vehicle owners. He also said authorities are acting against fake fuel registration websites and fraudulent multiple QR registrations used for hoarding and resale. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara noted that Sri Lanka has around 8.8 million registered vehicles, including over 5.2 million motorcycles, and highlighted lost revenue from lapsed annual revenue licences. He asked whether the Government would allow owners, particularly of motorcycles and land vehicles, to renew licences without accumulated fines as an incentive, citing missed renewals during COVID-19 and deterrence caused by heavy penalties. Oral Question: Department of Motor Traffic: Registration of Vehicles (Q.1822/2026) Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara raised a supplementary question on difficulties faced by vehicle owners in obtaining or updating fuel QR codes, citing problems caused by prior owners not cancelling registrations and changed mobile numbers. He also referred to an allegation that a filling station in Thimbirigasyaya demanded an extra Rs. 3,000 to issue fuel without a QR code, and asked how the Ministry would resolve pending QR code issues. Oral Question: Department of Motor Traffic: Registration of Vehicles (Q.1822/2026) Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake provided answers on vehicle registration history, noting registrations and driving licences began in 1928 under the Inspector General of Police pursuant to Act No. 14 of 1916, while some historical information was unavailable. He reported that Sri Lanka’s vehicle population stood at 8,816,613 as at 31 December 2025, with motorcycles forming the largest category. He stated that vehicle emissions testing is a regulatory process rather than a government revenue source, with 10 per cent of contractors’ income collected as an Emission Levy; in 2025, Rs. 389 million was paid to the Emission Levy Fund and Rs. 902 million in VAT and Social Security Contribution Levy to the Treasury. Oral Question: Department of Motor Traffic: Registration of Vehicles (Q.1822/2026) Read →
- 17 March 2026 Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala said the Government’s policy is to strengthen CIABOC, the Police and the Attorney General’s Department as independent institutions, noting that operational guidelines had been issued for the anti-corruption law passed under the previous administration. He cited Sri Lanka’s improvement in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index and said CIABOC is being expanded from a Colombo-centred structure to 24 district offices with around 973 staff. Responding to Opposition allegations, he stated that cases, including against a government Minister, would proceed without political protection, and said complaints on procurement or corruption should be pursued through CIABOC, the CID and the Attorney General’s Department. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Read →