Debate in late Jan, sittings restricted

Online Safety Bill:

The debate on the Second Reading of the Online Safety Bill will be held on January 23 and 24.

The House announced that instead of the usual four days, Parliament would meet only two days during that week.

According to a statement issued by Parliament, the decisions were taken at a meeting chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, on January 12. The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided to cancel Friday sittings bacause Poya falls on Thursday (25). Parliament usually meets in the second and fourth weeks from Tuesday to Friday.