2021 IRC Articles: Recent submissions
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Striking a Balance between COVID-19 Regulatory Responses and the Fundamental Rights of Citizens in Sri Lanka within the New Normal
(2021)With the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the Covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic, states have been compelled to take prompt actions to limit the spread of the virus. In response ... -
For Reincarnation: An Analysis of the Application of the Polluter Pays Principle for Environmental Restoration in Sri Lanka
(2021)In May 2021, the Singaporean container ship ‘MV Xpress Pearl’ en route from India to Singapore caught fire and drowned in the sea around 9.5 nautical miles Northwest of Colombo with 1486 containers ... -
“Will Poseidon Meet Artimes?” An Analysis of the Applicability of Eco-Feminism in Achieving Environmental Justice in Sri Lanka
(2021)This research aims at emphasising the need of women’s representation and the participation in resolving contemporary environmental related issues in Sri Lanka. The main objective of the research is to examine ... -
Environmental Damage Caused by Shipwrecks in Sri Lanka: A Legal Analysis
(2021)Sri Lanka which is geographically located at the centre of international shipping lanes has had to frequently deal with shipwrecks. The X-Press Pearl shipwreck can be identified as an irreversible damage caused ... -
Legislating the Principle of Best Interest of the Child: The Sri Lankan Standpoint
(2021)Children are the most precious group in every society and owe the responsibility of creating the future world. It is the utmost duty and the liability of a state to protect the rights of the children with ... -
Puzzling out the Issue of Obesity under the Human Rights-Based Approach
(2021)The COVID-19 pandemic has been the most devastating health catastrophe that humanity has faced recently, and recent research from several nations have clearly shown obesity as a prevalent attribute among ... -
Right to Internet Access for the Development of Online Education in Sri Lanka during Covid-19: A Comparative Analysis of Finland, France and India
(2021)At present it is evident that Covid-19 has created a significant negative impact on the education of children. This problem has caused a huge impact on undergraduates and Advanced Level students in rural areas. Therefore, ... -
Personal Data Protection in the Context of Employment: A Discussion of Law in Sri Lanka in the Light of the GDPR
(2021)The right to privacy is recognized as a fundamental right in various legal instruments including international conventions. Personal data consists of a major part of privacy. Employees are a vulnerable category whose ... -
Development and Rights of Indigenous Communities: A Comparative Analysis of Sri Lankan Law and International Standards
(2021)With the increasing emphasis placed upon the necessity of carrying out developmental activities, the states have a duty to take necessary measures to minimize the harmful effects on the environment as well as the indigenous ... -
Challenges of Law Related to Indigenous Medical Research for Drug Innovation in Sri Lanka in the Context of the New Normal: A Critical Analysis
(2021)With the prevailing condition of the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) activated a blueprint for research and development for accelerating diagnostic, improving coordination between scientists and global health ... -
Do Companies Commit Felonies? A Legal Analysis on Corporate Criminal Liability
(2021)The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a guiding light to the companies in the process of protecting human rights. Although the concept CSR is supportive in the maximization of profits while addressing the societal ... -
A Review of Tobacco Taxation and Packaging Laws in Sri Lanka: Suggestions for Development
(2021)Tobacco products are consumed in a large scale in Sri Lanka. Cigarettes and Beedis are the most consumed tobacco products by the Sri Lankans. Over 80 percent smokers use cigarettes and 10 percent use beedis in Sri Lanka. ... -
Theoretical Foundation and Contemporary Application of the Concept of "Social Engineering" to Intellectual Property (Amendment) Act, No 08 of 2021
(2021)Justice is a universal aspiration, and the feeling of injustice is a powerful human emotion. However, injustice is essentially a conflict, and a society without justice as a governing principle is an unstable society bound ... -
The Role of Business in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Legal Perspectives
(2021)Covid 19 pandemic has become a challenge to achieve sustainable development goals. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on the social and financial circles in low- and middle-income developing countries, ... -
Statutory Commissions and Their Consequences in Sri Lanka: A Legal Perspective
(2021)Comparative to the limited number of different organizational structures in the private sector, the Sri Lankan public sector has a diverse spectrum of organizational structures such as boards, authorities, commissions, ... -
Criminal Proceedings of Drunk Driving Cases in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of Law and Practice
(2021)It is reported that, in Sri Lanka, there are almost 8000 road accidents take place per year and out of them a considerable number of accidents are occurred due to drunk driving. There are many rules and regulations ... -
Freedom of Expression in Cyber Space: Protecting Right to Privacy and Public Security in Sri Lanka
(2021)Cyber space has become the most prevalent medium to express ideas in this digital age. Freedom of expression is guaranteed and secured under the Sri Lankan Constitution as a fundamental right. Right to privacy and ... -
Exploration on Principles of Uniformity, Impartiality and Relevancy Based on the Applicability of Law of Evidence within the Process of Administration of Justice in Sri Lanka
(2021)The system of administration of justice in Sri Lanka remains deeply problematic due to the complexity of issues which arise through the limited incorporation of the principles of uniformity, impartiality and relevance based ... -
Scales of Natural Justice in a Military Summary Trial: A Critical Analysis with Special Reference to Sri Lanka
(2021)The military is considered as a society of its own with their codes of conduct and rules applying in a different manner from their civilian counterpart. It aims to maintain strict discipline in the military system ... -
Prevalence of Home Accidents among Children Aged 1-4 and Its Association of Knowledge, Attitude and First Aid Practices of Mothers in Sri Lanka
(2021)Injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children worldwide and in Sri Lanka. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of home accidents among children aged 1-4 years and its association ...