Browsing by Faculty "Faculty of Law"
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“Abandoning the Sinking Ship or Solo in a Battle Ground?” Role of Sri Lankan Judiciary in Strengthening of De-Jure Equality among Genders
(2022-09)This research aims at re-evaluating the Sri Lankan judiciary’s adherence into the concept of the de-jure equality between genders as set forth in the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against ... -
Adequacy of Constitutional Provisions in Sri Lanka to Recognize Custodial Death as a Violation of Right to Life: A Comparative Analysis with India
(2023-09)Custodial death is one of the worst crimes in civilized society which is governed by the rule of law. The deaths of accused/suspects remain a very controversial topic not only in a particular country or region but in the ... -
Advancing Science and Technology without Environmental Degradation:
(2022-09)It is no secret that, given today's limitless scientific and technology developments and scarce natural resources, environmental and technological progress often intersects. Therefore, it is crucial to strike a ... -
An Analysis of Duty to Reason-Giving in Administrative Law
(2023-09)The duty to give reasons for a decision is a part of the audi alteram partem, which is indispensable in Administrative Law. Earlier, the principles of natural justice did not include any general rule that reasons should ... -
Applicability of ordinary law of Sri Lanka in Foreign Direct Investment
(2022-09)This study examines the practical application of ordinary law of Sri Lanka in FDI, with a particular focus on the Colombo Port City Project in Sri Lanka. The objective of this study is to critically examine the ... -
The Application of the Strong Precautionary Principle: Suggestions for Sri Lanka
(2022-09)The precautionary principle is a widely accepted and applied principle in Environmental Law. Academic literature recognizes two formulations of the precautionary principle: strong and weak. This research seeks to ... -
Assessment of Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) Among Sri Lankan Law Undergraduates
(2021)Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) is stated as the fear of giving a speech in public with the expectation of being negatively evaluated by others, which is a common issue that many law undergraduates struggle with. Eliminating ... -
Challenges before forest conservation in Sri Lanka: comparatively analyzing the laws against illegal timber logging
(2022-09)Deforestation is one of the major environmental crisis faced by many nations. Even so, most of them have successfully face this challenge by practicing effective forest conservation policies. Population growth and the ... -
Combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Sri Lanka: Towards a Statutory Response
(2023-09)The pervasive nature of the internet has facilitated a significant increase in online child sexual exploitation and abuse worldwide. Since the transnational aspect of these crimes poses a challenge for law enforcement ... -
Combating White Collar Crimes
(2022-09)It is undeniable that corporate entities engage in what are now classified as white-collar crimes, with senior managerial figures and highranking officials being the skilled perpetrators. Consequently, a number of ... -
“Come High Water, Come Hell”; Kinetic Weaponization of Water and the Interplay of International Humanitarian Law and International Disaster Law
(2022-09)The reverberating effects of mankind’s continued harnessing of the destructive potential of water and his deployment of such potential as a weapon in armed conflict, either as a means or a method of warfare, are ... -
Confidentiality of Trade Secrets During Court Proceedings in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Analysis
(2023-09)Trade secrets are an intellectual property strategy used by businesses to protect commercially valuable information which generates a competitive advantage. In Sri Lankan context, the majority of small and medium-scale ... -
Conflicts of Laws
(2022-09)Polygamous acts are prohibited under Sri Lankan law; however the Muslim Personal Laws are an exception. Although this fact is grounding, the concept of polygamous marriages occurring between a Sri Lankan national and ... -
A Critical Examination of Whether The National Security of Sri Lanka is Adequately Protected in Cyberspace
(2022-09)The 21st Century is the century of Hitech and is no stranger to cyberattacks. Even Sri Lanka has undergone many cyberattacks in the past which have also raised national security concerns. Whilst Sri Lanka has ... -
Derivatives: Are they weapons of mass destruction?
(2017)The growth of the amount of financial derivatives during the last fifteen years has been phenomenal. With the total notional amounts outstanding on over-the-counter derivative contracts amounting to around nine times global ... -
Duty towards environmental protection: companies’ role under the Companies Act No 07 Of 2007
(2017)The Brundtland Commission's report defined sustainable development as “development which meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. In this ...