Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 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. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe’s contribution is limited to addressing the Presiding Member, with no substantive argument, proposal, question, or reference to legislation or policy recorded in the provided text. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to what he viewed as unequal application of parliamentary procedure, arguing that points of order should not be allowed unless the relevant Standing Order is cited. He referred to a prior incident in which he was removed for failing to cite a Standing Order and urged the Chair to apply the same rule consistently to other Members, including “159,” while maintaining the dignity of the Chair. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Requested the Presiding Member to quieten the House. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he would provide the information or response once it is obtained. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Objected to a response being repeated and pressed the respondent to provide the answer immediately, indicating dissatisfaction with the prior reply. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member made a procedural request for another member to be given the microphone. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested the Presiding Member to provide another Member with the microphone so that the Member could speak or respond. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly interjected to clarify or correct a point being made in the debate. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy position is developed in the provided excerpt. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa briefly questioned why the addressee was “backing away,” indicating a challenge or objection in the course of debate. No specific policy, legislation, or proposal was elaborated in the excerpt. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Asked the relevant Member to repeat and clarify a prior allegation that the Mount Lavinia Magistrate had been transferred because she ordered the arrest of Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe. The intervention sought to place the statement on record and challenge its accuracy in the parliamentary exchange. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he would produce a document in response to a challenge from Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe and said he had no reason to withdraw his earlier statement. He also challenged Jayasinghe to clarify or retract a previous allegation that India was behind the Easter attacks. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara declined to repeat his previous point, indicating he did not wish to restate it further. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested the member to repeat or clarify what had just been said. The intervention appears procedural and does not raise a substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative argument. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he would not withdraw his earlier remarks and maintained that what he had said remained unchanged. He invited others to verify the matter, offering no further explanation or clarification. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly stated that a person was transferred for the reason previously mentioned by another member. He indicated that he did not need to elaborate further on the matter. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara declined to repeat a point in the debate, stating that the relevant person had already said it himself. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara began his address with a formal salutation to the Presiding Member. No substantive policy argument, proposal, question, or legislative matter is included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara said he would table, either that day or by Friday, the order or directive he claimed related to the arrest of Mahinda Jayasinghe and others. He also questioned the transfer of a Magistrate who, he said, had not requested a transfer and had no stated reason for it, arguing that such transfers raise concerns of injustice and possible improper motives. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa argued that an allegation linking a Judicial Service Commission transfer to a specific incident should not remain in public circulation without proof. He urged the Member who made the claim either to substantiate it immediately or withdraw it until evidence is presented, stressing the need for responsibility because the matter concerns the judiciary. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the document in question exists and undertook to present it on Friday morning. He rejected any suggestion of uncertainty, emphasizing that he would definitely table it. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →