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Apps: Driven Uncertainty of Welfare of Gig Workers
(2021)Most of the people have had to reluctantly engage in the gig economy through apps upended because of either the unemployment or layoff from their full-time jobs in the new normal. On the other hand, ... -
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 ... -
Child-Friendly Justice and the Best Interest of the Child: A Comparative Analysis of Sri Lanka, India, and International Standards
(2021)A child is generally regarded as a person below the age of eighteen years. Even though some diversions can be found from this general concept in special instances, it is an undoubtedly accepted principle ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Medical Negligence Compensation in Sri Lanka for the Protection of Patients
(2021)Sri Lanka provides free health service to all the persons in the country through establishing and maintaining nearly five hundred government hospitals in every province and district. Sri Lanka ... -
A Comparative Literature Review of the Contribution of Transgender Rights in the Legal Context of India and Sri Lanka
(2021)Discrimination against any condition that a person acquires on their birth goes beyond the criteria of equality. The society has long created different social conditions for these two parties ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Legal Spotlight for Resilience of COVID-19: Public Nuisance in Workplaces
(2021)The COVID-19 pandemic has already created reflective dreadful effects in each country diversely. Governments have taken strict measures to lessen the shocking consequences of the outbreak and with the ... -
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 ... -
The Need of Blockchain Law in a Cryptocurrency-Based Future: Potential and Possibility of a Purely Blockchain Entity
(2021)Blockchain technology first surfaced before ten years ago and it has been the only gaining traction emerged for the last two to three years. Therefore, it is much needed to focus the attention of the governments ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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, ... -
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, ...