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. (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Protection of tourists in Sri Lanka is a state obligation, as any harm can have international repercussions. The security measures in Arugam Bay were based on intelligence about possible threats and were not intended to facilitate unauthorized centres. On entry policy, nationality-based discrimination is not permitted under international law, but persons implicated in war crimes or subject to international sanctions may be barred, and the Government will consider suitable mechanisms for this in future. Oral Question: Clean Sri Lanka Programme and Related Questions to Prime Minister Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman questioned why 24-hour Police or STF protection is being provided to unauthorized constructions. He further asked whether the Government would take steps to prevent IDF members and Israeli soldiers from entering Sri Lanka, citing concerns about their arrival as tourists, reported effects on European tourist arrivals, and restrictions imposed by some other countries. Oral Question: Clean Sri Lanka Programme and Related Questions to Prime Minister Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the centres in question are operating without authorization and said prompt action will be taken. Oral Question: Clean Sri Lanka Programme and Related Questions to Prime Minister Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman questioned why reported Israeli religious and cultural centres, including sites in Weligama, Dehiwala and Colombo, were receiving round-the-clock Police and STF protection despite concerns that they were unauthorized constructions. He cited the detention of a university student near the Dehiwala site and asked what urgent action would be taken, arguing that the matter raised national security concerns in the context of Sri Lanka’s longstanding pro-Palestine position. Oral Question: Clean Sri Lanka Programme and Related Questions to Prime Minister Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary 25,514 Israeli nationals visited Sri Lanka in the previous year, but immigration records do not indicate whether any were members of the Israeli Defence Forces. The Minister stated that tourists, including Israelis, are not legally permitted to conduct business or establish industries, and that the Government is preparing measures to address such violations. She said no Israeli nationals had been arrested since 2020 for lacking valid visas, though one is currently held at the Mirihana Detention Centre, and that no official permission has been granted for Israeli religious or similar centres despite reports of unauthorized operations being monitored. Oral Question: Clean Sri Lanka Programme and Related Questions to Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concerns about illegal Indian trawling in northern waters, particularly during the prawn season, and said it was damaging the livelihoods of fishermen in Mullaitivu and Jaffna. He questioned the effectiveness of naval protection of maritime boundaries, cited fishermen’s concerns about enforcement, and urged fisheries authorities to protect northern fishermen without discrimination, including by empowering local fishermen if necessary. He also paid tribute to the late journalist and writer Na. Yogendranathan and congratulated Mullaitivu student athlete Jeyakanth Vidhusan for his performance at the South Asian Junior Athletics meet. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that after the Government assumed office, a new phase of investigations had begun and facts were reported to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on 11 November 2024 under case number B 35882/2024. He said investigations are ongoing, with statements recorded from 48 individuals, including civilians, Armed Forces personnel, police officers and prison officers, and emphasized that the process is being conducted more systematically. Oral Question: Persons Responsible for Easter Attack Prosecution (Q.251/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister stated that investigations by the Criminal Investigation Department and the Counter Terrorism and Investigation Division into the Easter attacks have led to 747 arrests, with indictments filed by the Attorney-General in 41 High Court cases against nearly 100 suspects. He said further investigations are continuing, including into matters raised in the Channel 4 programme and subsequent inquiries, and that future legal action will depend on their findings. Oral Question: Persons Responsible for Easter Attack Prosecution (Q.251/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs whether the Government accepts that those responsible for the 2019 Easter attacks have not yet been brought before the law and that the Catholic Church and other religious leaders expect the masterminds and others involved to face justice soon. He sought clarification on whether steps will be taken to ensure accountability, justice and fairness for the victims, and if not, the reasons for inaction. Oral Question: Persons Responsible for Easter Attack Prosecution (Q.251/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Compensation for deaths from crocodile attacks or human-elephant conflict is currently Rs. 1 million, while disaster-related deaths are compensated at Rs. 250,000 under existing law. A Cabinet paper has been submitted to raise disaster-death compensation to Rs. 1 million, with funding to be allocated in the next Budget if approved. Oral Question: Landslide Risk Districts and Disaster Compensation (Q.235/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that while multiple medical systems operate in Sri Lanka, practitioners must be properly registered with the relevant medical councils, and some registration and misuse issues remain. He said claims of 40,000 “quack” doctors may be exaggerated, but acknowledged unregistered practitioners exist and noted that raids are being conducted through Medical Officers of Health. He urged the public to report unregistered practitioners and said the authorities are prepared to take legal action, including cases already filed. Oral Question: Government Hospitals in Puttalam District Vacancies (Q.132/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara raised a supplementary question concerning reports of illegal medical practitioners operating in the Puttalam District and wider North Western Province, citing undercover investigations by “Dasatha Lanka News.” He asked the Minister to implement a plan to identify, apprehend, and eliminate the activities of persons dispensing medicine while posing as doctors. Oral Question: Government Hospitals in Puttalam District Vacancies (Q.132/2024) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Mohamed Nizam Kariapper SJB AI summary Hon. Mohamed Nizam Kariapper used his maiden speech to outline the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress’s position on minority representation, thanking party and opposition leaders and recalling the late M.H.M. Ashraff. He argued that inclusive democracy and proportional representation are essential to prevent ethnic conflict and extremism, and urged the Government to preserve the current electoral system while correcting its deficiencies to ensure local-level representation. He said the SLMC has discussed proposals with the JVP/NPP and Opposition parties and called for Local Government elections to precede Provincial Council and Parliamentary polls. He also noted his intention to raise Eastern Province and Kalmunai issues in future and expressed solidarity with people suffering in Palestine. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Nihal Galappaththi referred to the JVP/NPP’s recent electoral victory as historic and achieved through sacrifice, rejecting claims that it was secured by force. He drew the House’s attention to a previous Hansard entry recording Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi’s allegations of fraud and intimidation in Hambantota, including complaints made to the Election Commission, and placed the matter on record as a concern. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera referred to Act No. 26 of 2023, stating that Section 4 distinguishes between an Instructing Attorney and Counsel and asserting that he is a Counsel. He also tabled a social media post dated 06.03.2020 in which the Minister had identified himself as an attorney while seeking votes, challenging the Minister’s understanding of the distinction. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka objected on a Standing Order point and rejected allegations made in the debate, arguing that reducing military security for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa would not save the stated Rs. 60 million because the personnel would continue to be paid and return to camps. He described the withdrawal of security as political revenge and warned of public backlash. He also criticized the Government’s handling of Development Officers who had protested at the Ministry of Education, alleging tear gas, arrests, and continued detentions, and requested that the issue be resolved and “repression” stopped. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Aravinda Senarath responded to remarks by Hon. Chanaka concerning his earlier statement about a property linked to Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Carlton estate near Weeraketiya. He alleged that police and an RDA employee had been used to guard and maintain the coconut land, including harvesting and selling coconuts, and said two police officers involved had since been transferred. He denied making false claims and stated he was prepared to provide names and verify the matter on site. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath raised a point of order alleging that security personnel assigned to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa were being used for private purposes, including work on paddy lands, cattle tending, and guarding property. He argued that State officers should not be deployed for private agricultural work and said public calls for the removal of such protection were justified. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka questioned whether ordinary police personnel could adequately protect former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. He cautioned the Minister against actions that he said could align with or enable LTTE diaspora agendas. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka questioned the withdrawal of security protection, arguing that it would not achieve the claimed Rs. 300 million saving. He contrasted the limited provision of 60 police officers for the former leader credited with ending the war with the security reportedly provided to underworld figures, and challenged the Minister on the fairness and rationale of the decision. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →