Parliament Secretary General dismisses constant sexual harassment claims, calls such reports baseless

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January 23, Colombo (LNW): Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera refuted claims of constant sexual harassment towards women staff and Members of Parliament within Parliament.

In a statement, she emphasised that impartial investigations are conducted under the guidance of the Speaker in response to reported incidents of disciplinary violations.

Addressing a specific case of sexual harassment, she confirmed the suspension of the implicated chief officer and the submission of the investigation report.

Additional investigations have been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for legal action, she noted.

Rohanadeera dismissed false reports regarding the Leader of the Opposition being notified of harassment without proper action, stating that no such letter was received by the Leader of the Opposition.

As a woman heading the Parliament Secretariat, she highlighted the conducive environment allowing women to work without undue influence or violence.

The Secretary General expressed disappointment at the publication of baseless information aimed at damaging the reputation of the Parliament and the Speaker, condemning such reports.

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