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House sexual harassment case: Employees allege standard disciplinary procedures ignored

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November 13, 2025

Serious concerns have emerged in Parliament over alleged irregularities in the handling of a sexual harassment inquiry involving several staff members of the legislature’s Information Systems and Management Department.

- BY SAMAN INDRAJITH

Parliament employees ask why standard disciplinary procedures have been ignored in the case, with female complainants reportedly facing penalties while some culprits continue to enjoy privileges.

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