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. Priyantha Wijerathna, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Priyantha Wijerathna supported the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, noting that similar remote-participation mechanisms have long existed in other jurisdictions and that Sri Lanka is belatedly adopting them. He said the Bill would allow accused persons, suspects, witnesses, and expert witnesses to participate by video link, enable overseas testimony through missions, and permit electronic filing, thereby reducing delays caused by non-appearance and saving time and costs. He also argued that remote proceedings would improve safety by avoiding the physical production of high-risk accused or suspects, citing several past shootings linked to courts and prison transport. 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 - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Moved the Second Reading of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and also presented the Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill. He said the amendment would give statutory authority to the use of secure contemporaneous audio-visual links in criminal proceedings, including remand extensions, bail applications, interlocutory matters, and witness testimony, in order to reduce court delays, prison congestion, transport burdens, and public inconvenience. He outlined safeguards for accused persons, including mandatory physical production after arrest and where torture or rights violations are alleged, facilities for confidential consultation with counsel, verification of remote witnesses, and procedures for technical failures. He noted that the reform builds on practices used during COVID-19 and would require implementation across prisons and courts despite expected initial difficulties. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna disputed a claim about the timing of a submission, stating that it had been submitted six days earlier rather than the previous afternoon. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had previously submitted the question under consideration. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the question had been received at around 2.00 p.m. the previous day and noted that he had already provided some clarification in his earlier speech. He undertook to submit a full, detailed answer to Parliament within one week. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is contained in the provided extract. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested one minute to respond to an allegation made during proceedings. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the brief intervention. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order. No substantive issue or proposal was recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing responded to the Leader of the Opposition’s claim that water tariffs would be increased, noting that water charges fall under his Ministry. He asked the Opposition Leader to identify the source and basis of the information behind the claim. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Harshana Suriyapperuma stated that the question had been received at the last minute and that officials’ attendance at the Committee on Public Finance had delayed preparation of the response. He undertook to provide the answers at the next sitting. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the delay in providing requested financial figures, stating that such information is essential for preparing a Budget. He argued that, despite the usual practice of agreeing to requests for additional time, the matter was too important to be postponed. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Requests additional time to provide answers, stating that responses will be given in the next sitting week. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka said the Opposition should also be able to request inquiries where necessary, not only the Government. He noted that committees may need to be appointed and asked that, before nominating an Opposition member, the Speaker consult the Leader of the Opposition or the Opposition Leader’s Office. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka noted that the Speaker had appointed a three-member committee to consider a complaint concerning MP Dayasiri Jayasekara’s conduct. He said he was unaware of the basis for the complaint and observed that his own name had been included in the committee. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions Read →
- 23 May 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. H.K. Rashinna Thushara of Uluvitike, Galle. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by MPs Read →
- 23 May 2025 Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake informed Parliament that he accepted three public petitions. The petitions were submitted by B.B.G. Premachandra of Wewauda, B.B.M. Sunil Athapaththu of Kurunegala, and S.S. Padmini of Mandapola. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by MPs Read →
- 23 May 2025 Hon. Chandana Thennakoon JJB AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennakoon presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. S. Nassar of Jagama, Palukadawala, Galgamuwa, and Mr. W.M.M.A. Indika Wijekon of Wilbagehara, Bandarakoswatta. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by MPs Read →
- 23 May 2025 Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. S.M.A.P. Manchanayake of Ihala Rambewa Pitiya, Nisogama, Bingiriya. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by MPs Read →
- 23 May 2025 Hon. Waruna Liyanage SJB AI summary Hon. Waruna Liyanage presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. A.A. Gunathilaka of Asanga Stores, Rassagala, Balangoda. No further details on the subject of the petition were provided. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by MPs Read →
- 23 May 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake presented and accepted a petition from Mr. P. Premalal Peiris of Balapokuna Road, Colombo 06, for submission to Parliament. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by MPs Read →