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- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved the Bill be read a Third time and sought leave to correct typographical, grammatical and numerical errors in the Sinhala and Tamil texts, including consequential amendments. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill was read the Third time and passed. Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill - Procedural Resolutions (Second Reading, Committee Stage, Third Reading) Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved the Second Reading of the Bill, which was agreed to by the House. The Bill was then referred to a Committee of the whole Parliament, considered clause by clause, and reported back without amendments. Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill - Procedural Resolutions (Second Reading, Committee Stage, Third Reading) Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara moved to postpone the Committee Stage and Third Reading of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill to Wednesday, 04 June 2025. The motion was agreed to, and the Committee Stage was scheduled for that date. Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill - Procedural Resolutions (Second Reading, Committee Stage, Third Reading) Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala briefly thanked the Chair or the House and made no substantive remarks, proposals, or requests. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, referred to clause 273XR and noted that it empowers the Minister to include additional places within its scope. The remark appears to address the extent of ministerial discretion under the relevant legislative provision. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper requested clarification from the Chair or relevant authority. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was elaborated in the recorded statement. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana concluded his remarks without making any further substantive point in the provided excerpt. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra JJB AI summary Arun Hemachandra noted that two Bills were being debated and urged Members to keep the discussion focused and constructive. He called for support for the proposed progressive reform and for improving the quality of debate in the Chamber. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake noted that bringing a Bill before Parliament typically takes six to nine months and stated that credit should also be given to the relevant individual involved. He added that the matters under discussion were not entirely new. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake only addressed the Chair as “Hon. Presiding Member,” with no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy positions recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra supported the amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure, arguing that Sri Lanka has lagged in adopting technology for justice administration and that audio-visual testimony and electronic evidence are necessary to address organized crime, witness safety, and court congestion. He referred to proposed changes including provisions linked to Sections 144 and 273, enabling remote testimony where there are threats to life or public safety, and cited international precedents from the United States and India. He connected the need for reform to past incidents involving organized crime and violence, including attacks on prisoners and witnesses, and urged all parties to support the Bill as part of broader justice-sector reforms. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera said the Opposition supports the Bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, describing it as a timely measure to enable the practical use of technology in judicial proceedings, including for overseas witnesses, victims, and remand suspects who cannot be brought to court. He proposed clarifications on the rank and authority of diplomatic or court officers commissioned to record evidence, safeguards to ensure witnesses can testify freely and securely, and rules on who bears costs when victims or other witnesses request remote arrangements. He also urged wider court digitalization and briefly raised concern over unparliamentary conduct during the previous day’s proceedings. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara proposed that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed it. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe expressed condolences on the death of Hon. Kosala Nuwan Jayawira and thanked voters in Kegalle District for electing him. He said the NPP’s electoral mandate at national and local levels provides a basis for grassroots reforms and cited ongoing changes in transport, education, and health. Supporting the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, he argued that measures such as remote appearances and evidence would help reduce court delays and ease the burden on citizens. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Nilusha Lakmali Gamage clarified that the decision to increase meal prices for Parliamentary staff was made at the request of the staff, responding to a statement by the Leader of the Opposition. She noted her role as a member of the House Committee and thanked the Chair for allowing the clarification. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage rose on a point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Anushka Thilakarathne, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Anushka Thilakarathne supported the Bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, arguing that legal reform is necessary to close loopholes, ensure equality before the law, and address delays in justice. She cited case backlog figures from the Ministry of Justice, including over 800,000 pending Magistrates’ Court cases, and said the reforms would need accompanying improvements in staffing, facilities, equipment, funding, and digitization. She also linked the measure to the Government’s broader priorities of rural poverty eradication, digitization, and Clean Sri Lanka, while criticizing the Opposition’s absence from the debate and calling for cooperation in maintaining peace and improving public services. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara proposed that Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Ariyarathne assumed the Chair. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama supported the amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, stating that they advance the Government’s digitization policy and give statutory basis for obtaining evidence electronically from outside court premises to reduce delays in criminal justice. He referred to past precedents including the Sathasivam case and COVID-19 court practices, and said further reforms to the Evidence Ordinance and related laws would follow. He also condemned alleged racist and religious incitement on social media targeting Hon. Muneer Mulafer, said legal action was being pursued, and linked the issue to the Government’s broader commitment to communal unity and constitutional and legal reform. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →