Community mediation in Sri Lanka has achieved high user satisfaction over the years. At the
same time, it is also criticised for its ineffectiveness and inefficiency. This research mainly focuses
on the possibilities ...
Gamage, T.G.G.; Perera, L.A.R.R.(University of Colombo, 2024)
It has been proven that the denial of recognition of one’s right leads to the negation of its
existence itself. Over countless centuries, individuals within the LGBTQ community have faced
relentless deprivation of their ...
The Contempt of Court, Tribunal, or Institution Act, No. 8 of 2024 was introduced to
standardise procedures and clarify punitive measures for contempt convictions in Sri Lanka.
However, critical deficiencies persist ...
Humans have historically sacrificed a certain degree of individual liberty for the safety and
security of society. The Online Safety Act No. 9 of 2024 (OSA), one of the most controversial
statutes enacted by the Sri ...
Madhushan, G.P.D.; Kamardeen, N.(University of Colombo, 2024)
Recent demands for, and return of, cultural objects taken during colonial occupation, have
raised several questions that have not been satisfactorily answered yet. Primary among these is
the basis for return. While ...
Community mediation in Sri Lanka has achieved high user satisfaction over the years. At the
same time, it is also criticised for its ineffectiveness and inefficiency. This research mainly focuses
on the possibilities ...
Gamage, T.G.G.; Perera, L.A.R.R.(University of Colombo, 2024)
It has been proven that the denial of recognition of one’s right leads to the negation of its
existence itself. Over countless centuries, individuals within the LGBTQ community have faced
relentless deprivation of their ...
The Contempt of Court, Tribunal, or Institution Act, No. 8 of 2024 was introduced to
standardise procedures and clarify punitive measures for contempt convictions in Sri Lanka.
However, critical deficiencies persist ...
Humans have historically sacrificed a certain degree of individual liberty for the safety and
security of society. The Online Safety Act No. 9 of 2024 (OSA), one of the most controversial
statutes enacted by the Sri ...
Madhushan, G.P.D.; Kamardeen, N.(University of Colombo, 2024)
Recent demands for, and return of, cultural objects taken during colonial occupation, have
raised several questions that have not been satisfactorily answered yet. Primary among these is
the basis for return. While ...
This research critically examines the transformation of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)
and its profound impact on the nation’s economic stability and growth. As a result of the
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act No. ...
This paper investigates the legal intricacies surrounding the removal and restitution of Lewke’s
Cannon from Kandy, an artifact in the Rijksmuseum since 1875 following its confiscation by
the Dutch during the 1765 ...
As a country that has been moving forward very slowly after a severe economic recession,
the government of Sri Lanka made many oppressive decisions to improve the situation. It
has launched various proposals to alleviate ...
The horizontal application of fundamental rights in Sri Lanka crafted a legal culture where
basic human rights are protected only against state violations and nothing beyond. As a result,
fundamental rights violations ...
Elections are fundamental to the functioning and healthy representative democracy, ensuring
the government is accountable, responsive, and representative of the people’s will. This supports
the stability and progress ...
Dissanayake, D.M.R.A.(University of Colombo, 2024)
The idea of the digital library is sweeping through the public discourse around the world which
has resulted in building cemeteries for books on the library’s shelf. The essence of a physical
book is more than knowledge ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides, prompting discussions on its potential
on all aspects of human life. In today’s era, AI’s pervasive influence encourages us to consider
its integration into ...
The issue of recognizing co-authorship in a work has created a considerable tension in Sri
Lanka and Europe. The legal questions raised in the German and French cases of Kippernberger
and Druet respectively offer new ...
The conflict between work and family responsibility is a significant barrier to women’s economic
participation, but addressing this issue could unlock significant potential. Although Sri Lanka
has made extensive progress ...
The field of biomedical engineering, especially in the areas of stem cell therapies and
regenerative medicine, has experienced significant advancements, providing transformative
potential for treating a wide range of ...
The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) causes several challenges, not only technological
but also legal, ethical, and social dimensions. Initiatives are being undertaken globally to
formulate suitable legal mechanisms ...
In June 2023, the international community adopted the historic High Seas Treaty, extending
legal protection to oceans beyond national jurisdictions with a focus on the conservation and
sustainable utilisation of the ...
Whistleblowing refers to the act of reporting illegal, fraudulent or unethical activities within
an organization to the appropriate authorities. Whistleblowing was previously limited to the
public sector, but has now ...
Wijayarathna, K.A.U.I.(University of Colombo, 2024)
A Resuscitation Plan is a medically authorised order to use or withhold resuscitation
interventions. Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order concepts are widely used in healthcare systems
in developed countries to assist in the ...
Marriage is usually based on inseparable natural and social attributes. The natural attributes
of marriage are formed and reflected in all aspects of the legislation while the social attributes
are determined by certain ...