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 January 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti JJB AI summary The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti stated that although the issue was not specifically included in the question, he would discuss it with the Minister of Public Security and the Police. He indicated that appropriate steps would be taken following those discussions. Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha responded to a reference to his name, stating that the Bingiriya matter is before court and denying that his vehicles or supporters were present at the incident in question. He said that in 2020 several vehicles belonging to his supporters were stoned, but they had not gone there, and added that he had only sought to address an injustice involving the other side’s MP, whom he described as a good person. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake responded to allegations raised by Hon. Nalin Bandara, stating that he would not elaborate because the matter was before court and that the Police and the court process should proceed. He also addressed an issue concerning the Merchant Shipping Secretariat, explaining that an officer had applied for five years’ leave and that a replacement senior administrative officer had been appointed under ministerial authority, not as a political appointment. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake clarified that, under the applicable rules, medically fit persons aged 23 to 65 may drive buses, while those over 65 may drive private vehicles if medically fit. He stated that this resolved the issue and requested that his remaining six minutes be allocated to Hon. Thanura Dissanayake. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Jagath Vithana raised concern about a circular issued by the Kalutara regional office stating that people over 60 cannot drive public transport vehicles. He argued that such a restriction, if in effect, is wrong and should be reconsidered. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake clarified, in response to a question raised by Jagath Vithana, that existing gazetted regulations allow medically fit persons aged 23 to 65 to obtain licences for passenger transport, including buses, with the required endorsement. He said the Motor Traffic Commissioner General confirmed that public transport licences are not issued after age 65, though medically fit persons above that age may drive private vehicles, and that age 60 is therefore not a legal barrier to driving public transport. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana raised concerns about police enforcement affecting private buses and three-wheelers, including removal of bus decorations and Buddha statues, and urged that any safety-related removals be directed through the Motor Traffic Authority. He argued that private bus operators face unequal treatment compared with SLTB buses, high operating costs, and unresolved regulatory issues, including restrictions on ownership transfers under existing regulations and lack of practical EPF/ETF enforcement. He proposed regularizing bus ownership and operations, allowing medically fit drivers over 60 to renew licences annually, and convening authorities and industry representatives to develop practical solutions for the sector. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala responded to a complaint raised in Parliament, stating that if an assault had occurred it would be investigated and swift action would be taken by the following day. He urged Members not to link every incident to the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, while assuring that the complaint was not being rejected and that necessary steps would be taken to ensure justice. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran alleged serious misconduct by officers at the Periyanilavanai Police Station, including assault, obscene abuse, and acts amounting to sexual violence against a woman who had gone to lodge a complaint with her brothers. He condemned the incident in the context of the Government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative and urged the Minister to take appropriate action against the officers responsible. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala responded to an allegation that police had assaulted a woman, requesting the Member to provide the relevant details. He stated that such assaults are not approved and undertook to initiate an investigation as early as the next day if the information is provided. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala rejected claims that all decorative bus fittings were being removed, stating that only unlawful fittings linked to road accidents would be targeted. Citing about 12,100 road deaths over four years, he said the initiative would now proceed as a three-month educational and awareness programme with the cooperation of bus and three-wheeler drivers, schoolchildren, the public, the IGP and bus associations to improve road safety. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. V. S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary V. S. Radhakrishnan argued that attracting foreign investment requires peace, stability, and action against corruption and violent crime, while calling for facilitation of major projects such as Port City. He urged the Government to reduce prices of raw rice and coconuts ahead of Pongal, and to implement the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme in a way that does not harm bus, three-wheeler, or small vendor livelihoods. He requested that Glengow Hospital in Hatton be taken under central government control and upgraded following a recent fatal accident, citing staffing shortages and the possibility of further Indian assistance. He also proposed considering a Sri Lanka–India bridge across the Palk Strait to strengthen bilateral relations, tourism, and economic activity. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem linked economic confidence and investment to the effective enforcement of law and order, urging action on delayed prosecutions and incomplete investigations. He called on the Government and Attorney-General’s Department to expedite accountability in the killings and attacks on journalists, including Lasantha Wickrematunge, Upali Tennakoon and Keith Noyahr, and to ensure media safety. He also raised concerns about reported restrictions on an IMF-related university lecture, describing academic freedom as essential, and questioned the refusal of Human Rights Commission officials’ access to Rohingya refugees held at an Air Force camp, citing the Commission’s statutory powers. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana supported the objectives of the President’s “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative but questioned its implementation, particularly enforcement actions affecting private buses and three-wheelers. He urged the Government to consult Provincial Transport Authorities, the NTC and operators before removing bus accessories such as roof-rack ladders, and proposed regulating vehicle modifications through the Motor Traffic Act with an annual levy applied fairly to all vehicle categories. He also called for attention to CTB buses, railways and public littering, warned against insensitive enforcement involving religious or cultural displays in three-wheelers, and briefly criticised the Government’s rice import decision as failing to satisfy consumers. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hiruni Wijesinghe, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Hiruni Wijesinghe supported the regulations and orders under debate, arguing that they reflect a more people-centred legal approach and can advance investment, public welfare and consumer protection. She endorsed measures under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act to vest management of common property in the Commission, saying this would help attract investment, support construction, create jobs and increase foreign exchange inflows. She also supported new import control regulations bringing items such as whole red lentils, cosmetics, soaps, plastic bottles, lamps and toys under SLS certification, enabling testing, rejection and re-export of substandard goods to protect health and consumer rights. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister responded that the Government should not be blamed immediately, noting that a committee discussion had taken place and that Hon. Harsha de Silva had highlighted long-standing requests from public officials for a Bill to establish a regulatory body for casinos. He said conditional approval was granted because casinos currently exist without a proper authority or law to regulate them, and stated that the new Government would intervene while not accepting responsibility for prior administrative delays. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Foreign Exchange Act, Payment Systems Act, and Casino Business Regulation Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Hon. Kabir Hashim spoke in relation to the Casino Business (Regulation) Bill, addressing the need for a clear regulatory framework for casino operations. He focused on the policy and legislative context of regulating the sector, including oversight and compliance requirements. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Foreign Exchange Act, Payment Systems Act, and Casino Business Regulation Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister JJB AI summary Chathuranga Abeysinghe noted that casino regulation had been discussed the previous day and sought a brief opportunity to address the matter further. His remarks indicate continued attention to regulatory issues concerning casinos, though the excerpt provides no specific proposal or position. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Foreign Exchange Act, Payment Systems Act, and Casino Business Regulation Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questioned the continued operation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, arguing that it is being used beyond its original purpose and may conflict with Sri Lanka’s international human rights obligations. He asked the Government to state whether it will repeal, amend, or replace the PTA, and requested data on detentions, prosecutions, rehabilitation, releases, and safeguards concerning detention powers, arrest without warrant, and remand procedures. He also called for justice in the assassination of Lasantha Wickrematunge and attacks on media institutions, including Sirasa and Siyatha TV, urging accountability for those responsible. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Question and Exemption Motion Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake made a brief remark stating that certain individuals could not be removed from Gampaha and would have to be kept in Rajanganaya. No further context, proposal, or policy detail was provided in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →