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- 19 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government is treating underworld activities, drug trafficking, black money networks, and alleged involvement of security personnel as serious concerns. He said the Special Task Force, Police, and intelligence services have been mobilized as part of ongoing measures to address these issues. Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns over a shooting inside Court No. 5 of the Aluthkade Courts Complex, where a person allegedly posing as a lawyer shot “Ganemulle Sanjeeva,” described as linked to the underworld. He questioned court security and the safety of lawyers, citing a reported rise in murders, and urged Parliament to treat the law-and-order situation as a serious matter. Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister stated that although a District Coordinating Committee decision carries political and social significance, existing licences remain valid legal instruments for companies. He said the issue should be addressed by the relevant Ministers taking responsibility and visiting the area rather than relying on correspondence, and assured Parliament that Ministers would be informed to meet affected people urgently, explain the situation, and determine the next steps. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan raised concerns about tensions in Mannar over an attempted mineral sand mining operation opposed by local residents. He said Police involvement appeared to be supporting the activity and urged the Government to intervene immediately, halt the situation, and resolve the matter through discussion and consensus. Speaker's Announcements: Opposition Representation in Parliamentary Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper stated that he had tabled four amendments to the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill, which he said should be considered at Committee Stage and are consistent with Article 78 of the Constitution. He requested that the Minister in charge of Local Government, with the advice of the Attorney-General, incorporate the amendments. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister argued that the Opposition was seeking to delay the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill process because it was unprepared to face local government elections, contrasting this with past postponements under previous administrations, including the 2015 Government and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He said the 2023 local government election had been obstructed despite nominations being called, particularly through the non-release of funds for election-related work such as postal ballot printing. He rejected Opposition claims that Budget sittings, nominations, or election deposits created practical difficulties, stating that committee representation and parliamentary attendance were matters for the Opposition to manage. He also criticized Opposition parties’ arguments about lack of funds for deposits, alleging inconsistency between their political and financial conduct. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary G.G. Ponnambalam stated that the Opposition supports the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill but urged the Government and Election Commission not to call for nominations before 21 March, when the Budget Debate concludes. He argued that, as the sole MP and General Secretary of his party, he would be unable both to participate in the Budget Debate and to sign nomination papers across electorates, effectively limiting his parliamentary representation. He noted that the Bill allows up to three months to call nominations and requested only a short delay within that period, asking the Government and Opposition to jointly convey this practical concern to the Election Commission. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister supported the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill, citing the court order requiring the local government elections to proceed and rejecting claims of legal or practical grounds for postponement. He argued that local authorities are essential to grassroots administration and daily public services, and that their dysfunction has harmed village-level governance. He criticized past delays to elections and referenced historical anti-democratic actions, including the 1981 District Development Council election violence and burning of the Jaffna Library, as warnings against undermining democratic rights. He stated that the Government would take necessary steps to hold the elections, strengthen democracy, and return responsibility to locally elected representatives. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament that, following Hon. Mano Ganesan’s query, he had checked the incident of 5 February, for which a complaint was lodged on 13 February. He said three members of the same family were arrested, produced in court under case B/21924/25, and the matter was settled between the parties through counsel without a remand request. He added that any further action regarding the alleged assault would need to be pursued by the complainant. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan urged the Minister of Public Security to investigate a reported assault on a Tamil youth at the Udulgama/Homadola Division of Watawala Plantations, alleging that dogs were set on the victim and calling for police action against those responsible. He linked the incident to wider concerns about abuses and racism affecting Malaiyagam communities in plantation areas, including in the South, and asked the Government to prevent recurrence. He then argued that holding local government elections during the Budget Debate would deny Opposition Members a level playing field, as they must attend Parliament while also campaigning, and requested fair campaign conditions rather than postponement. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka questioned the Government on the postponement of local government elections, recalling that the Treasury Secretary had cited lack of funds and alleging that JVP MPs supported the postponement despite a Supreme Court judgment. He also alleged an improper appointment of a current local election candidate, Tiron Silavansa, as Secretary to the Kalawana Pradeshiya Sabha, arguing that neither the Provincial Commissioner nor the Minister had legal authority to do so. He asked how many similar appointments had been made and called for the alleged illegal appointments to be corrected. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister supported the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill, arguing that it is required to proceed with the postponed 2023 Local Government Elections in line with Supreme Court rulings. He said the previous administration unlawfully obstructed the poll by withholding funds and pressuring officials, leading to findings that constitutional rights under Articles 12(1) and 14(1)(a) were violated. He rejected Opposition claims that the Government was delaying or pressuring the Election Commission, stating that the Bill was brought promptly and that the Commission must conduct the election while respecting other legally required polls. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of National Integration JJB AI summary Muneer Mulaffer argued that the 2023 Local Government Election was postponed for political advantage despite public demand for change and legal challenges seeking to hold it. He said past governments had used local elections to consolidate power, while the present Government was committed to restoring democratic rights and holding the poll after Ramadan, despite concerns about religious observances and examinations. He acknowledged that electoral laws may need refinement but said such reforms should proceed alongside, not in place of, the delayed election. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan supported the inclusion of youth representation alongside the women’s quota in the Local Authorities Elections framework, but raised concerns about instability under the existing 60:40 mixed electoral system. He urged consideration of a 70:30 ward-to-proportional ratio, questioned why the 5 per cent threshold used in other elections is not applied to local government seat allocation, and asked whether these changes could be included by amendment. He also cautioned against holding elections too hastily given examinations, the Budget debate, Easter observances, and Ramadan, and requested a practical election date that would not disrupt these activities. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara said his party supports the Bill to cancel previous local government nominations and allow new nominations, noting that the 2023 election was postponed despite court action seeking its conduct. He requested that deposits paid by more than 80,000 earlier candidates be refunded before new nominations are called, and urged that the Election Commission independently determine a practical election timetable without political direction. He also raised concerns about clashes with the Budget debate, examinations and the New Year period, and called for electoral reforms including electronic voting, stronger youth and women’s representation, neutral election administration, and changes to defects in the local government electoral system. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka AI summary Anura Kumara Dissanayaka outlined Budget 2025 allocations for the Clean Sri Lanka Programme, describing it as a broad social, environmental and ethical development initiative rather than a limited clean-up campaign, with Rs. 5,000 million allocated and support sought from the public, state sector, private sector, NGOs and donors. He highlighted road accidents as a national concern, citing deaths, disabilities and injuries over recent years, and said the programme would include measures to improve road safety. He also proposed Rs. 750 million for solid waste disposal facilities in Anuradhapura, particularly to address hospital and urban waste, and referred to measures and Budget provisions to mitigate human-elephant conflict through electric fence rehabilitation, habitat improvement and forest conservation. Appropriation Bill, 2025: Second Reading - Debate Adjourned Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi moved an Adjournment Motion calling for urgent reforms to Sri Lanka Cricket amid concerns over poor international performance, audit findings of fraud and corruption, and the pending SLC election. He argued that the 2024 sports regulations enabling extended office terms were not approved by Parliament under the Sports Law and urged the Minister to suspend them, act on the Chitrasiri Committee proposals, and establish a transparent administrative framework. He also raised concerns over recent SLC constitutional changes affecting voting rights and warned that, without intervention, the same allegedly corrupt administration could regain control. Adjournment Debate: Sri Lanka Cricket Development and Anti-Corruption Measures Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. D. V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D. V. Chanaka supported the Motion on reducing privileges and argued that Alliance MPs and Ministers should renounce salaries and fuel allowances if they claim to serve voluntarily, in line with electoral pledges to abolish perks. He again raised concerns over imported hydrated lime for drinking-water treatment, alleging chromium levels above permitted standards, inadequate segregation of stock, and repeated testing, and called for immediate segregation, re-export, compliant procurement or tested local sourcing. He also requested that any compensation for property damaged during the Aragalaya be accompanied by a list of perpetrators and that recovery be made from those responsible, rather than from taxpayers. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper argued that the Attorney-General cannot proceed beyond the evidence provided by investigations, noting that the CID under the Minister of Defence bears responsibility for gathering evidence in long-pending cases such as Lasantha Wickrematunge’s murder. He accused the Government of using the Attorney-General as a scapegoat for investigative failures and warned against repeating this in relation to the Easter Sunday attacks. He urged the Government to change its approach, end disinformation, and secure justice for victims before MPs retire. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Seconding the Motion on MPs’ pensions, M. Nizam Kariapper said any change appeared to apply prospectively and urged Members to prioritize fulfilling obligations to ensure justice before retirement. He focused on the unresolved Lasantha Wickrematunge murder case, arguing that the Attorney-General’s advice not to proceed was based on insufficient evidence from the CID and should not be used to shift blame to the AG. He called on the Government and investigative authorities to pursue those withholding information, consider state-witness options or prosecutions, and ensure accountability in the case. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Read →