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The 19Th Amendment to the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka : is It a Mockery to the Concept of Democracy ?
(2018)Any country in formalizing their constitution which is the supreme law of the country, follows some fundamental legal doctrines like democracy, good governance, check and balance of powers as well the concept of separation ... -
Admissibility of Computer Evidence Under Sri Lankan Criminal Proceedings : a Comparative Analysis
(2018)Sri Lanka has now stepped into a new global era having overcome the terrorism which resulted in a rapid technological advancement.. This study seeks to answer the problem present legal regime pertaining to computer evidence ... -
Analysis of International Instruments in Relation to Vessel Source Marine Pollution with Special Reference to Marine Pollution Prevention Act of Sri Lanka
(2018)This research is related to the Law of the Sea under the Public International Law concentrated to the Vessel source marine pollution. Although there are many types of marine pollution, this research is limited only to ... -
Applicability of the Defence of Act of God in Environmental Damage : a Critical Appraisal
(2018)Occurrences over which man has no control are referred to as "Acts of God." Some natural events that we experience today are very serious and recurrent. Flood or drought happens each year causing severe damage to the ... -
Austrian Minds: Examining How Vienna Circle Influenced on Hans Kelsen'S Notion of "Grundnorm" and 20Th Century Legal Positivism
(2018)This paper seeks to explain Kelsen"s pure theory of law and his whole contribution to legal positivism was influenced and bolstered by his early stay in Vienna, even though the foundational stone laid by Kelsen on legal ... -
A Better Approach to Animal Welfare Law; a Critical Analysis of the Law on Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Sri Lanka
(2018)While human rights play an important role in a country"s legal system, the rights pertaining to the welfare of animals should be awarded a special status in the environmental law regime of a country. Animals deserve an ... -
Beware If You are a "Digital Consumer" - Intangible Digital Goods and Consumer Protection in Sri Lanka
(2018)"First, the man was illiterate. Then he became literate. In recent times, he has even become e-literate”. Justice Saleem Marsoof thus highlights, in a nutshell, the technological evolution of mankind which took place within ... -
Beyond "More Economics - Based Approach" : a Legal Perspective on Competition in Sri Lanka
(2018)The Competition and consumer policy of a nation could play an important role in promoting economic growth and reducing poverty. In the absence of perfect competitive market conditions, there must be a competition policy ... -
The Bitter Cookie: Right to Cyber Privacy in Sri Lanka Vs. the Misappropriation of Data Gathered Using Cookies
(2018)Success and progress in the technological age is dependent on the ability to collect, process and disseminate information at lightning speeds, with incredible efficiency. Ironically, the same technology which improves life ... -
Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Prostitution in Sri Lanka: a Legal Perspective
(2018)Child sexual exploitation and child prostitution are some of the major challenges which Sri Lanka is facing as a developing tourist destination. Poverty, lack of education and inequality are some of the main causes for ... -
Corporate Responsibility for Environmental Protection with Reference to the Companies Act No 07 of 2007 of Sri Lanka
(2018)With the increasing emphasis placed on the necessity of protecting the environment, the traditional perceptions of development have now been replaced with the concept of sustainable development. According to the Brundtland ... -
Dilemma of Creating a Constructive Trust on Illegal Purpose
(2018)English law was received to Sri Lankan legal system in two ways mainly; by statutes and by judicial activism. In Sri Lanka present context, Law of trust is governed via substantive law and common law principles, mainly ... -
The Effect of Stem Cells Research on One`S Right to Life: Ethical and Legal Controversies in the Domestic and the International Arena.
(2018)Stem cell treatments have been a monumental discovery back in the 1800s. In the year 1968, two siblings were the first to be treated successfully with bone marrow transplant for a immunodeficiency. This influenced many ... -
The General Agreement on Trade in Services (Gats) and the Rational of the Cooperation and Commitments : an Empirical Approach
(2018)Regional trade agreements on services have become a global phenomenon. The General Agreement on Trade in Services(GATS) has driven the path to enhance the service sector of the country. This article explores the role of ... -
Governance of Hiv in the Aviation Industry: Analysis of Multilateral Labour Rights Regimes
(2018)Abstract - Denying employment to people based on their HIV status is a practice that is informed by social fears and norms, and employers have appropriated existing local and international laws to strengthen their position ... -
Ilo Decent Work Agenda and Sri Lanka: Teeth for Tiger
(2018)"Decent Work” is recognized as a normative foundation of the "Right to Work" by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. International Labour Organization (ILO) identifies the agenda of decent ... -
The Impact of Uma Oya Multifunctional Project on Human Rights
(2018)Implement of development projects are frequent in Sri Lanka at present. Uma Oya can be identified as a heavily attracted project by many. General public of Badulla district has faced a troublesome situation due to this. ... -
Legal Protection of Products Identified by Geographical Indications Having Weaker Link with the Origin
(2018)The link between the product and the place of origin gives the product a distinguishable identity. Nevertheless, the strength of the link based on human factors and natural factors of the geographical origin differs from ... -
Majestic Giant, Yet Abroken Spirit : Legal Protection of Captive Elephant in Sri Lanka
(2018)Sri Lanka has a large-scale historical evidence for the captivity of elephants. Although historically this was carried out on cultural grounds, currently captive elephants are being misused as a commercial asset. This study ...