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- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra JJB AI summary Arun Hemachandra rejected an attempted point of order, stating that he had not mentioned the relevant Member by name. He directed the Member to take their seat and maintained that no point of order arose. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is contained in the provided excerpt. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara presided. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Dilith Jayaweera responded to an apparent insinuation by another Member that his past support for the Gotabaya Rajapaksa Government was linked to the issue under discussion. He said he respected the Member’s intentions but rejected any sarcastic or derisive implication, noting that they had previously worked together and that he had been regarded as a reputable businessman at that time. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana briefly requested additional speaking time, noting that the presence of the Leader of the House would be helpful. No substantive policy or legislative issue was raised in the excerpt. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna asserted his right to address the House and requested permission to speak. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that the country has a Constitution. No further argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna protested against the proceedings, indicating that his microphone and the lights could be turned off. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or specific proposal was raised in the remark. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that, as his name had been mentioned, he would respond and provide clarification at a later opportunity under the Standing Orders. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected to the conduct of proceedings, stating that the microphone should be given to him. He complained that Parliament appeared to be allowing only one member to speak. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 92(2), asking whether he was entitled to speak for one minute and objecting to interruptions to the microphone, lights and broadcast arrangements. He denied an allegation attributed to Hon. Bimal Rathnayake that he had disrupted Swasthika Arulingam by mentioning her name in his absence, and challenged Members to produce Hansard evidence of any such statement. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam stated that he had not been given time to make a clarification and said he would respond in his next speech regarding allegations about who was engaging in “low politics.” Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake responded to criticism after his name was mentioned, defending his past position on the Rajapaksa administration and asserting that his party had remained in Opposition despite later disagreements over the war period. He accused the Member concerned of associating with the Rajapaksas and Pillayan after alleged wartime abuses, and contrasted that conduct with the Opposition roles of figures such as Hon. Raviraj and Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam. He also referred to alleged personal attacks and disrespect toward the Chair recorded in Hansard, and tabled two photographs relating to Hon. Rasamanickam. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration moved that the Bill be read a Second time and also moved an Order under the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act listed as Item No. 2 on the Order Paper. He stated that Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra would open the debate on behalf of the Government, after which proceedings were suspended for lunch until 1.00 p.m. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the day’s sitting hours, notwithstanding Standing Order 88. The motion set sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with Parliament to be adjourned by the Speaker at 5.30 p.m.; it was agreed to. Procedural: Point of Order on Members' Conduct and Sitting Hours Read →
- 8 April 2025 Bills Presented AI summary The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, seeking to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979, was presented by Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara. The Bill was ordered to be printed, referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee, and scheduled for Second Reading on 22 April 2025. Procedural: Point of Order on Members' Conduct and Sitting Hours Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a point of Order referring to Standing Order 92(1)(a), which requires Members to enter the Chamber with decorum and in an orderly manner. He argued that the matter cited did not involve a procedural issue, as it related only to a statement made by a Minister, and asked the Member to verify the citation against the Hansard. Procedural: Point of Order on Members' Conduct and Sitting Hours Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Eranga Gunasekara raised a Question of Privilege under Standing Order 22(11), stating that several newspapers and websites falsely reported that he had been named a suspect in the arson attack on former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s residence and had failed to appear in court. He said the reports led to defamatory social media posts, damaged his reputation, and violated his parliamentary privilege. He requested that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, while noting support for responsible media and public access to information. Procedural: Points of Order on Trade Agreements and Privilege Matter Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Vijitha Herath clarified that the documents in question are Memoranda of Understanding and do not require two-thirds parliamentary approval. He distinguished them from agreements such as the UAE-Sri Lanka investment promotion and protection agreement, stating that any instruments requiring such approval would be presented accordingly. Procedural: Points of Order on Trade Agreements and Privilege Matter Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(1)(a), asking whether concluded international instruments would be presented to Parliament. He referred to past concerns over agreements, including with China, and questioned what action would be taken under Article 157 of the Constitution, which may require a two-thirds majority for certain international treaties and agreements. Procedural: Points of Order on Trade Agreements and Privilege Matter Read →