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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya is reported to have told a delegation of civil society representatives yesterday that he would introduce a Code of Conduct for MPs soon.

He said this when the March-12 Movement, a collective of civil society groups met him.

People' s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi said the movement commended the Speaker on his decision to allow the live telecast of parliamentary sessions.

Mr. Hettiarachchi told Daily Mirror that the Speaker prepare the Code of Conduct for parliamentarians soon.

He said they requested the Speaker to conduct regular workshops for newly elected members on the role and responsibility of parliamentarians.

The Chamber of Commerce, Sarvodaya, Transparency International and several other civil society groups were represented at the meeting. (Kelum Bandara)

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  • Sathees Wednesday, 14 October 2015 08:57 AM

    I hear a lot "SOON", "Planning to", "thought about", etc.Never heard "Done" from our politicians

    lkboy Wednesday, 14 October 2015 09:19 AM

    No point of introducing codes if they dont adhere to it.

    upali Wednesday, 14 October 2015 12:21 PM

    Very good as we have seen some lack of conduct and using abusive language by Prime minister during recent parliamentary sessions.

    Shirlene de Zilwa Wednesday, 14 October 2015 01:01 PM

    A number of the parliamentarians will be unable to comply so will this result in expulsion??

    Ursula Wednesday, 14 October 2015 01:15 PM

    Mr Speaker...first of all explain to them the meaning of the words Code and the Conduct .....they know only the Code of Corruption

    jolly bird Wednesday, 14 October 2015 04:29 PM

    FINALLY THE CODE OF CONDUCT WILL RETAIN BUT MOST OF THE MPS WILL VACATE. via DM Android App

    jolly bird Thursday, 15 October 2015 07:11 AM

    THE LONG INHERITED CONDUCT OF THE MPS WILL REMAIN U N CHANGED WHILE THE CODE OF CONDUCT IS INTROUCED ONLY IN WRITING . via DM Android App

    jolly bird Thursday, 15 October 2015 07:18 AM

    THE AIM IS EXCELLENT IF IT COULD BE ACHIEVE D ........ ... via DM Android App

    usuf Thursday, 15 October 2015 12:25 PM

    Code of conduct alone will not reform them unless punitive steps r imposed against them if they violate d code. via DM Android App


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