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The Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the supreme legislative body of Sri Lanka. Parliament solely holds legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all other political bodies in the island.

Welcome to the Parliament of Sri Lanka

The Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the supreme legislative body of Sri Lanka. Parliament solely holds legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all other political bodies in the island.

Welcome to the Parliament of Sri Lanka

Parliament is a strong institution that represents the majority of the nation empowered by the people’s mandate. It is also the sustainable foundation of representative democracy in this country. As people's representatives, Members of Parliament represent the voice of the Sri Lankan people.

Welcome to the Parliament of Sri Lanka

Parliament is a strong institution that represents the majority of the nation empowered by the people’s mandate. It is also the sustainable foundation of representative democracy in this country. As people's representatives, Members of Parliament represent the voice of the Sri Lankan people.

Welcome to the Parliament of Sri Lanka

The Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the supreme legislative body of Sri Lanka. Parliament solely holds legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all other political bodies in the island.

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May 02, 2025

Hon. Speaker of Parliament endorses the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill

Hon. Speaker, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on 30.04.2025, in Parliament. The debate on the Second Reading of the Proceeds of Crime Bill was held on 08.04.2025, and following the Second Reading debate, the Bill was considered at the Committee Stage. Thereafter, the Bill was passed in Parliament without a division and without amendments, following the Third Reading. This Bill was presented to Parliament for the First Reading on 01.03.2025. Accordingly, this Bill shall come into force as the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 05 of 2025.

May 02, 2025

Hon. Speaker of Parliament endorses the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill

Hon. Speaker, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on 30.04.2025, in Parliament. The debate on the Second Reading of the Proceeds of Crime Bill was held on 08.04.2025, and following the Second Reading debate, the Bill was considered at the Committee Stage. Thereafter, the Bill was passed in Parliament without a division and without amendments, following the Third Reading. This Bill was presented to Parliament for the First Reading on 01.03.2025. Accordingly, this Bill shall come into force as the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 05 of 2025.

April 29, 2025

Police investigation team appointed to assist the Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon

A police investigation team has been appointed and the names of its members have been submitted to the Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on IGP T. M. W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power. This appointment has been made in response to a formal request by the Committee to the Acting IGP, seeking the assistance of a police investigation team to support the Committee's investigation. Accordingly, during its third meeting held in Parliament on 28th April 2025, the Committee decided to commence further investigation with the assistance of the appointed police investigation team. The Committee also decided to reconvene on 30th April 2025.

April 25, 2025

The Acting IGP has been informed to nominate a police investigation team to assist the investigation of the Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on IGP T.M.W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power

The Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on IGP T.M.W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power has informed the Acting IGP in a letter to nominate a police investigation team to assist the investigation of the Committee. This was informed when the Committee met for the second time in Parliament today (Apr. 25). The Attorney General has nominated Additional Solicitor General (President's Counsel) Dileepa Peiris and Deputy Solicitor General Rajitha Perera to assist the Committee. During today’s session, the committee held preliminary discussions regarding the conduct of future proceedings and the involvement of relevant stakeholders. Accordingly, it was decided that the committee would meet again on 28.04.2025 to take decisions regarding future proceedings.

April 24, 2025

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Business of the House for April 10, 2025

The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees took the Chair.Presentation of Papers (i) Annual Report of the National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Soc...

Business of the House for April 09, 2025

The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees took the Chair.Presentation of Papers (i) Resolution under the Schedule “A” of the Customs Ordinance (Chapter 235) relati...

Business of the House for April 08, 2025

The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees took the Chair.Messages from the President 1 : Order under the Public Security Ordinance (Chapter 40)Announcements by the Sp...

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Forthcoming Business of the House (Past)

March 25, 2025

Business for April first Sitting Week

The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on March 15th and 2nd April 2025 discussed the Business of the House for the First Sitting week for the month of April 2025 and agreed as follows:- ...

March 15, 2025

Business of the House of Parliament for 20th of March, 2025

The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on March 15th 2025 discussed the Business of the House for Thursday, the 20th March, 2025 and agreed as follows:- Thursday, March 20t...

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