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- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that the Government is committed to protecting the independence of the Judiciary, the Attorney-General, and the Judicial Service Commission, and to strengthening the rule of law. He said the matters raised should first be examined through the Ministerial Consultative Committee, with further action to be considered if necessary. Adjournment Debate: Select Committee on Administration of Justice Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof supported the Adjournment Motion to establish a Select Committee on the Administration of Justice, arguing that it is timely given shortcomings in the justice sector. Citing a report that over one million cases are pending across the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, District Courts and High Courts, he urged the Government to consider the proposal and create a mechanism to expedite court proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Select Committee on Administration of Justice Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper moved an Adjournment Motion proposing a Select Committee on the Administration of Justice, citing public concern, institutional mistrust, delays, and resource shortages affecting the Police, Attorney-General’s Department, Judiciary, Government Analyst, Prisons Department and related bodies. He proposed measures to expedite criminal cases, fast-track investigations and indictments in major public-interest crimes, improve trial efficiency using existing Criminal Procedure amendments, engage specialists, and establish provincial prosecuting offices. He also suggested temporary funding to recruit senior State Counsel and retired judges or prosecutors at provincial level, arguing that a transparent parliamentary committee could examine delays and help restore confidence in the justice system. Adjournment Debate: Select Committee on Administration of Justice Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The Deputy Speaker then proposed the question for consideration. Procedural: Motion for Adjournment Read →
- 1 March 2025 Hon. Members AI summary Parliament agreed to insert and approve recurrent and capital expenditure allocations under several Heads in the Schedule, including Head 232 and Heads 233 to 236 and 326. The approved allocations covered the Department of Government Analyst, Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Law Commission of Sri Lanka, Department of Official Languages, and Department of Community Based Corrections, with all questions put and agreed to. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Harshana Nanayakkara moved an amendment to Expenditure Head 232 to revise the allocation for Programme 01, Operational Activities, to Rs. 15.773 billion in recurrent expenditure and Rs. 4.607 billion in capital expenditure. The stated effect is to increase the capital provision by Rs. 100 million to implement Budget Proposal No. 52. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 Hon. Members AI summary Members agreed to the insertion of specified recurrent and capital expenditure allocations in the Schedule for several Heads, including Head 110, Courts Administration, the Attorney-General’s Department, the Legal Draftsman’s Department, and the Department of Debt Conciliation Board. The agreed allocations included Rs. 10,997.65 million recurrent and Rs. 4,998.7 million capital expenditure for Courts Administration, and smaller recurrent and capital provisions for the Attorney-General, Legal Draftsman, and Debt Conciliation Board. The proceedings then moved to Head 232, the Department of Prisons, with proposed allocations of Rs. 15,773 million recurrent expenditure and Rs. 4,507 million capital expenditure. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved an amendment to page 16, line 19, replacing the existing wording with “Capital Rs. 16,145,600,000.” The proposal seeks to revise the stated capital allocation in the relevant provision under consideration. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilaka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilaka moved that another Member be granted an additional three minutes to speak. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne - Presiding Member JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne assumed the Chair as Presiding Member. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 86(a), asserting that his earlier remarks were accurately recorded in Hansard and that he would take responsibility for them. He objected to alleged insinuations made in the chamber and challenged the Deputy Minister of Public Security to make any further remarks outside Parliament. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Clarified that he had not referred to anyone by name, responding to a procedural or personal point raised during the debate. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson indicated that another member would be allowed to speak after the current speaker concluded. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order directed to the Deputy Minister of Justice. No substantive issue or request is recorded in the provided excerpt. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Minister that 12 minutes were allotted for the Minister’s speech. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called upon Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Minister, to speak. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the matter had not been neglected and that it was expedited after being brought to his attention by the Panadura Bar. He said the list of countries is being finalized and will be published in the Gazette soon. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara asked Hon. Ajith P. Perera to submit the relevant matter for discussion. The remark was procedural in nature and did not elaborate on the substance of the issue. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the matter in question has been initiated and that a previously halted process has now been restarted. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that her earlier answer regarding the Rajarata University Vice Chancellor selection was based on official records and was not false. She outlined that both the previous and current UGC identified discrepancies and complaints in the evaluation process, leading the UGC to decline recommending any candidate and the President’s Secretary to request that the process be restarted under Section 34(1)(a) of the Universities Act. She tabled relevant correspondence and minutes, and said the Government would provide Parliament with information based on procedure and facts. Privilege Matter: Vice-Chancellor Appointment - Rajarata University Read →