Member of Parliament Attorney-at-Law Dayasiri Jayasekara has stated that the refusal to debate the no-confidence motion brought against the Speaker violates the rights of MPs. Consequently, he noted that measures will be taken to lodge complaints with the Geneva Human Rights Council as well as international parliamentary unions. The MP also said that necessary preparations for this are currently underway.

Key Points

  • Dayasiri Jayasekara says refusal to debate the no-confidence motion deprives MPs of their rights.
  • Preparations underway to complain to the Geneva Human Rights Council and international parliamentary unions.
  • Government refused debate claiming motion contains sub judice matters.
  • Debate postponed indefinitely as opposition refuses to amend the motion.

Debate postponed indefinitely

The government had refused to take up the debate, claiming that the relevant no-confidence motion contained several matters that could impact ongoing court proceedings. However, the opposition maintains that no such matters are included in the motion.

Opposition MPs pointed out that, under these circumstances, they have no intention whatsoever of amending and resubmitting the motion. In light of this situation, it is reported that taking up the no-confidence motion for debate has now been postponed indefinitely.

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