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- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage JJB AI summary The motion moved the Bill through its Second Reading, referral to a Committee of the whole Parliament, Committee consideration, and Third Reading. Clauses 1 to 4, the Enacting Clause, and the Title were approved without amendment, and authority was granted to correct linguistic, typographical, grammatical, or numerical errors and make consequential amendments before the Bill was passed. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna addressed the Presiding Member, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive remarks, arguments, questions, or proposals to summarize. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved for Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara to take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Case law was noted as applicable equally to all parties in debate, not solely to the Government. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne JJB AI summary Hon. Kaushalya Ariyarathne rejected an allegation that a Minister interfered in judicial transfers, stating that such transfers are handled by the Judicial Service Commission chaired by the Chief Justice. She argued that Hon. Archchuna’s claim was therefore incorrect. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that, in addition to Standing Orders, parliamentary proceedings are also governed by Speakers’ Rulings. He explained that his citations were made on that basis. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of Order under Standing Order 83(2), noting that its definition of “Judge” applies to the Chief Justice, President of the Court of Appeal, and Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal appointed by the President. He argued that Hon. Chamal Sampath Dissanayake’s reference did not concern those courts and therefore fell outside that definition. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake sought clarification under Standing Order 83 on the limits of parliamentary discussion concerning judges. Citing Speaker’s rulings from 1958 and 1997, he argued that not only judges’ personal conduct but also their administrative conduct in relation to court proceedings has been ruled out of order for debate in Parliament, with such references previously expunged from Hansard. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that he had not directly attacked the judiciary, but argued that alleged wrongdoing affecting justice must be raised where it occurs. He said Parliament is the proper forum to raise such concerns to prevent injustice, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees indicated the matter would be referred to the Speaker. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna argued that Standing Order 83(1), which restricts references to the personal conduct of the President or Acting President, was not applicable in the instance under discussion. He stated that the Member had referred to official actions and the office, rather than to personal conduct. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake invoked Standing Order 83, arguing that personal conduct of judges or judicial officers should not be raised in Parliament except by substantive motion. He stated that transfers and discipline of judges fall under the Independent Judicial Service Commission, chaired by the Chief Justice, and that criticism of such matters targets the judiciary and the JSC rather than the Government. He requested review under the Standing Orders and, if necessary, by the Speaker, contending that such statements should not be made under parliamentary privilege. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam raised a point of Order to correct an apparent mischaracterization of his earlier remarks. He clarified that he had referred to people or refugees returning to Sri Lanka through international airports, not to persons arriving illegally by sea. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. K. Ilankumaran JJB AI summary Hon. K. Ilankumaran raised a point of order disputing claims that the Government is arresting people returning from India. He stated that returnees were produced before court according to law and released the same day, and urged Members not to spread information that could discourage people in India from returning. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the regulations previously promised within two weeks had now been brought before Parliament for debate. He indicated he would respond in detail to the remaining issues later in the sitting if the relevant Member was present. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister responded to a question raised by Hon. K. Kader Masthan under Standing Order 27(2), requesting two weeks to provide an answer. He stated that the Ministry had been addressing the matter and that delays were due to language clearance processes, and undertook to submit a firm written response within two weeks. Question Under Standing Order 27(2): Tamil Qur'an Translations Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Minister requested two weeks’ time to respond to the pending question. The question was ordered to stand down, and the proceedings moved to the second round, including the item on steps taken to establish Smart Courts. Oral Questions (Second Round): Various Ministries Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara formally posed a question to the House. No further details or substantive issue were stated in the recorded speech. Procedural Item: Speaker Directions and Questions Stood Down Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment requested two weeks’ time to respond to the question raised. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down, relating to LRC lands allocated for industries in the Galle District. Procedural Item: Speaker Directions and Questions Stood Down Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Ajith Gihan formally asked the question on the Order Paper. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy position was included in the recorded speech. Procedural Item: Speaker Directions and Questions Stood Down Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi rose briefly to seek a clarification from Hon. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa. No further details of the clarification were provided in the excerpt. Procedural Item: Speaker Directions and Questions Stood Down Read →