Politics and Parliamentary Research: Recent submissions
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Decriminalising Homosexuality: Proposed Amendment to the Penal Code
(Manthri.lk, 2023-06-03)On 4 April 2023, MP Premnath Dolawatte’s private member bill to amend sections 365 and 365A of the penal code was read for the first time in parliament. This is because the LGBTQI+ community has historically been the target ... -
A recap of parliamentary attendance - August 2020 to February 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-05-12)This infographic shows parliamentary attendance between August 2020 and February 2023, marking 2.5 years since the inaugural meeting of the 9th Parliament. Throughout this period, 243 parliamentary sittings were held, out ... -
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bill - Voting - Second Reading
(Manthri.lk, 2023-07-21)On July 20, 2023, the second reading of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bill was passed with a simple majority. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, against and MPs who ... -
Parliament Summary - May 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-06-10)This infographic includes the summary of parliament in May 2023. There were 8 parliament sittings in May 2023. During the 8 parliament sittings, 78 written questions were asked but only 23 questions were answered. There ... -
Parliament Summary - March 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-04-07)This infographic includes the summary of parliament in March 2023. There were 8 parliament sittings in March 2023. During the 8 parliament sittings, 78 written questions were asked but only 27 questions were answered. There ... -
Parliament Summary - February 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-03-12)This infographic includes the summary of Parliament in February 2023. There were 7 parliament sittings in February 2023. During the 7 parliament sittings, no written questions were asked. There were 2 Adjournment motions ... -
Parliamentary report card: Douglas Devananda – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-23)This report card shows the contribution of Douglas Devananda (EPDP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 (8th) and August 2020 to March 2022 (9th). This ... -
Parliamentary report card: Bandula Gunawardane – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-23)This report card shows the contribution of Bandula Gunawardane (SLPP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 (8th) and August 2020 to March 2022 (9th). This ... -
Parliamentary report card: Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-22)This report card shows the contribution of Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe (SLPP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 (8th) and August 2020 to March 2022 (9th). ... -
Parliamentary report card: Tiran Alles – August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-22)This report card shows the contribution of MP Tiran Alles (SLPP) in 9th parliament. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from August 2020 to March 2022. This includes attendance in parliament sittings (50/150), total ... -
Parliamentary report card: Susil Premajayantha – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-22)This report card shows the contribution of Susil Premajayantha (SLPP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 (8th) and August 2020 to March 2022 (9th). This ... -
Parliamentary report card: Ramesh Pathirana – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-22)This report card shows the contribution of Ramesh Pathirana (SLPP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 (8th) and August 2020 to March 2022 (9th). This ... -
Parliamentary report card: Nimal Siripala De Silva – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-22)This report card shows the contribution of Nimal Siripala De Silva (SLPP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 (8th) and August 2020 to March 2022 (9th). ... -
Parliamentary report card: Nalin Fernando – August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-22)This report card shows the contribution of MP Nalin Fernando (SLPP) in 9th parliament. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from August 2020 to March 2022. This includes attendance in parliament sittings (138/150), total ... -
Parliamentary report card: Manusha Nanayakkara – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-22)This report card shows the contribution of Manusha Nanayakkara (SJB) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 (8th) and August 2020 to March 2022 (9th). This ... -
Parliamentary report card: Keheliya Rambukwella – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-22)This report card shows the contribution of Keheliya Rambukwella (SLPP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 (8th) and August 2020 to March 2022 (9th). ... -
Parliamentary report card: Harin Fernando – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-22)This report card shows the contribution of MP Harin Fernando (SJB) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 (8th) and August 2020 to March 2022 (9th). This ... -
Deputy Speaker Position: Comparison of MP Rohini Wijeratne and MP Ajith Rajapaksa – August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-18)This parliamentary report card is a comparison of MP Rohini Wijeratne (SJB) and MP Ajith Rajapaksa (SLPP) who were nominated for the election of the new Deputy Speaker of the 9th Parliament on 17 May 2022. It is based on ... -
Suspend Standing Orders to Discuss a Motion of Displeasure Against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa – Voting Breakdown
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-17)This set of infographics show how the MPs voted to suspend standing orders for the day and discuss a motion of displeasure against the president GR. 69 MPs voted in favour of the motion to discuss displeasure and 119 MPs ... -
Parliamentary report card: Ranil Wickremesinghe – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to March 2022
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-12)This report card shows the contribution of MP Ranil Wickremesinghe (SLPP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to March 2020 (8th) and August 2020 to March 2022 (9th). ...