November 25, Colombo (LNW): An external probe commissioned by Parliament has concluded that an allegation of sexual harassment involving a female officer attached to the Department of Information Systems and Management is unfounded, according to an official statement issued by the Parliamentary administration.
The investigation, led by retired High Court Judge Sujatha Alahapperuma, was formally handed over to Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne on November 24.
The inquiry stemmed from a concern raised in the Chamber on January 07, 2025 by MP Mujibur Rahman, who alleged that an employee had faced inappropriate treatment at her workplace.
Although Parliament initially carried out its own internal review, the complainant rejected those findings. In response, the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee resolved on July 25, 2025 to commission an independent investigation to ensure impartiality and transparency.
Judge Alahapperuma subsequently interviewed relevant individuals, assessed documentary material and scrutinised the sequence of events before compiling her assessment.
The final report states that no evidence was found to substantiate the complaint. It further notes that there were no indications of similar misconduct affecting other female staff members within the division.
Parliamentary officials said the conclusion brings clarity to the matter and emphasised that safeguarding the wellbeing of employees remains a central institutional priority.
