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The second reading of the proposed Anti Corruption Bill was approved unanimously in Parliament today while the Commitee Stage was postponed to July 19 when the ammendments will be approved.
The initial proposal made by Leader of the House Susil Premajayantha to postpone the vote on the Bill came under fire by the Opposition while Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapaksha also questioned the move.
"I have worked hard to prepare the Bill with amendments and have not put in so much effort to get other legislations enacted. I cannot understand why the enacting of the Anti Corruption Bill should be postponed," Minister Rajapaksha said.
Earlier, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, Lakshman Kiriella, MPs Chandima Weerakkody, Rajitha Senaratne and Weerasumana Weerasinghe wanted the Bill passed in the House.
"There is a hidden agenda behind the decision to postpone the vote. One wonders whether this is a proposal by Kaputa," Mr. Premadasa said.
MP Weerasinghe also made the same allegation.
The arguments became tense after which the Leader of the House suggested that the second reading be passed now and the ammendments enacted on 19th.
"We don't intend to postpone the enacting of the Bill permernantly," he said.
Kumuthini P Thursday, 06 July 2023 07:29 PM
what for? Already you are lieying and protecting the ownders of the Malwana Mansion claiming it to be a state property now. How can a crook like you bring change to the justice system? No wonder none of the white collar criminals gets convicted with cases lasting over decades. The lawyers robbing their clients charging what they want for dragging the cases. Rot starts from the head and eople like you and RW are great examples for it
Karalasingam Sivalingam Thursday, 06 July 2023 08:21 PM
This piece of legislation should be effective retrospectively. A bribe solicited ten years ago or now or in the future equal to an offence. A murder committed 50 years ago is delt by law even todate by courts and sentences delivered.
Sujeewa Thursday, 06 July 2023 09:21 PM
Fully agree with you on this.
Ama Thursday, 06 July 2023 09:19 PM
Thank you so much, Sir for your effort. SLPP robbers will NOT like this piece legislation. This so simple to understand. Even the top person in the Apex will not like it because of CB BOND SCAM
M Fernando Thursday, 06 July 2023 11:16 PM
First Amendment to bill. "No politician whether sitting or past, shall be bound by the conditions of this Bill. This immunity shall be cascaded to the politician's immediate and extended family to three generations." Second Amendment. Any citizen bringing a complaint of corruption against a politician or their extended family, shall immediately face legal action, instituted by the AG department under the PTA and found guilty of sedition and be subject to life imprisonment.
ANNECUNT Friday, 07 July 2023 01:07 AM
BRING BACK OUR STOLEN MONEY
Herman Perera Friday, 07 July 2023 01:42 AM
They locked the gates after the horses have BOLTED.
Buddhist Friday, 07 July 2023 03:12 AM
At last Wijedasa Rajapaksha has done something nice for the people of SL. Thank You.
Ram Friday, 07 July 2023 03:22 AM
Mr Minster, please add some provisions to curtail the corruption of the politicians. That will help our country to prosper
Gunadheera Ponseka Friday, 07 July 2023 05:38 AM
...but you have saved all in the past! What is use of such a regulation without a proper legal system in the country.
Ranjith Friday, 07 July 2023 07:44 AM
All politicians robbed the country since 1977 should be punished, please put them all behind bars strengthen the legal structure, what happened to the bond scammers
Bannis Mama Friday, 07 July 2023 11:35 AM
Then Mr. Wijedasa, get ready to go and hide with your family either Polonnaruwa or Anuradhapura or Vavuniya forest soon.
Beema Friday, 07 July 2023 11:37 AM
Next Aragalaya - your name is in the 3rd place, mind it Wijedasa.
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