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Dr. Sri warna Prathiba Mahanamahewa
Associate Professor
Dean Law
University of Technology Jamaica, West Indies
Education
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Master of Laws, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Doctor of Philosophy (in the field of Law), The University of Queensland, Australia
Other Professional Qualifications:
Attorney-at-Law, Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Honours Pass at the Attorneys-at-Law, Council of Legal Education, Sri Lanka Law
College
Arbitrator, Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre
Professional Membership
Member International Bar Association
Member Sri Lanka Bar Association
Research Interest
Information Technology Law, Human Rights, International Arbitration, Law of Contract, law and
Ethics
Teaching and Advising
Teaching Experience:
23 1/2 years as Lecturer/Snr. Lecturer - University of Colombo Sri Lanka
Module/Subject Development:
Staffordshire University UK, Accredited Partner, APIIT Law School Level 3 Optional Module
Development, Company Law
Staffordshire University UK, Accredited Partner, APIIT Law School -Development of Optional
Module, Intellectual Property Law
Centre for the Study of Human Rights, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, E-Diploma in Human
Rights, Module Developer, Online
Developed LLB Preprogramme for National School of Business Management Ministry of Youth
Affairs and Skills Development, Sri Lanka
Restructured Diploma Course, Institute of Human Rights, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Development of Online Modules
Module developed for E-Diploma in Human Rights - University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Https://cshr.cmb.ac.lk/?page_id=994
Module Coordination:
E-Diploma in Human Rights Coordinator -Centre for the Study of Human Rights, University of
Colombo, Sri Lanka
LLM Course Director, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Revision of Curriculum (2008), Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri
Lanka
Revision of Curriculum (2014-2018), Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University
of Sri Lanka
Academic Management / Administration:
Dean - Faculty of Law, University of Technology, Jamaica (Current Position)
Dean - Faculty of Law, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Sri Lanka
Director (Part Time) of the Staff Development Centre at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence
University
Acting Dean - Faculty of Management, Social Studies and Humanities at General Sir John
Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Acting Director of the Staff Development Centre at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Acting Head of Department of Commercial Law of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Teaching in other Tertiary Level Institutions:
Visiting Lecturer
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Department of Building Economics (Masters)
Subject: Business Law and Practices, Law of Contract
University of Moratuwa, Faculty of Engineering
Subject: IT Law (Under-graduate & Masters)
Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies, Sri Lanka
Subject: Human Rights
Uva Wellassa , University, Sri Lanka
Faculty of Management
Subject: Innovation, IPR and Communication
Uva Wellassa University, Staff Development Centre, Resource Person
Certificate Course on Teaching Higher Education
University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Department of Law
Subject: Information Technology Law, Law of Contracts
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies
Master of Human Resource Management Degree Programme
Department of International Studies
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Subject: MSc in Military Science and Technology Programme 1, Master of Laws - Soft Skills
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Subject: Diploma in Sociology
Tribhuan University, Nepal
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject: Monitoring and Implementing System and Human Rights and Humanitarian Laws
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Subject: Masters Degree Programme in Conflict, Peace and Development Studies
Nation Institute of Library and Information Studies
Subject: Masters in Library and Information Science
National Institute of Labour Studies - Guest Lecturer:
Subject: NILS Human Resource Management and Labour Laws & Industrial Relations Diploma
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Staff Development Centre, Resource Person:
Induction for the Academic Staff (2014), Induction for the Academic Staff (2016)
Induction for the Academic Staff (2017)
Birmingham City University, UK, Accredited Partner, ICBT Campus, Sri Lanka
Subject: M.Sc. in Project Management
Staffordshire University, UK, Accredited Partner, APIIT Campus, Sri Lanka
Subject: LL.B - Law of Contracts
University of Bedforshire, UK, Accredited Partner CINEC Campus, Sri Lanka
Subject: LL.B -Contract Law
NSBM Green University, Ministry of Youth and Empowerment, Sri Lanka
Subject: Master of Business Administration - Labour Law
University of Northwood, USA, Accredited Partner, American National College Sri Lanka.
http://www.ancedu.com/faculty
Subject: International Law
Subject: Business Law
University of Monash College, Australia, Accredited Partner, American National College of Sri
Lanka. http://www.ancedu.com/faculty
Subject: Law of Contract
De MONT FORT University and Coventry University UK, Accredited Partner, Auston Institute of
Management Ceylon, www.auston.ed.lk
Subject: Law of Contract
Institute of Human Resource Advancement, Sri Lanka
Subject: Masters Degree in Human Resource Management Resource, Masters Degree in
Business Management Course
Edith Cowan University, Australia Accredited local Partner, ACBT, Sri Lanka.
Subject: Law of Contract
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (Other Faculties)
School of Computing
Subject: Introduction to Legal Issues in IT Law, Professional Issues
Faculty of Management Studies
Subject: Post Graduate Diploma/Masters in Information Systems Management, Master of
Business Administration in International Business
Department of Human Resources Management
Subject: Labour Law
Faculty of Management Studies
Subject: Master of Business Administration
Faculty of Science, M.Sc In Medical Physics
Subject: Law and Ethics
Department of Business Economics
Subject: International Trade Law
Faculty of Medicine, Post Graduate Diploma
Subject: Module I - Basic Concepts in Health for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health
Development
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Subject: Master of Business Studies Programme, Graduate Studies Diploma in Information
Systems Management
Faculty of Arts
Subject: Diploma in Journalism
Master of Laws - Faculty of Law (FOL), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Adjunct Faculty
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration
http://www.slida.lk/slidatest/application_resources/images/mpm_2018/2017-
2019%20Prospectus.pdf
Subject: Master of Public Management- Human Rights
John F. Kennedy University, USA
https://www.jfku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/JFKU_General-Catalog_181.pdf page 182
Research
Articles in Peer Review Journals
“The Logistician Cum Lawyer” (2018) JSA Law Journal, Vol. VI PP 30-42
http://www.jsasl.lk/index.php/publications
"Formation of Military Cyber-Intel Command Headquarters for Combating Illegal Cyber
Movements Against Sri Lankan Cyber Grid" ” (2015), Sri Lanka Journal of International and
Comparative Law, Vol. 01 PP 151-159
https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/sljicla1&div=1&src=home
"Your Right to Compensation” (2017) Hulftsdorp law Journal, Volume 1 PP 49-53.
https://www.hulftsdorp-law-journal-volume-1-2017.html/
“Employee Right to Privacy in the Digital Age” (2011) The Bar Association Law Journal, Issue 2,
Vol. XVIII, PP 5-11 https://basl.lk/product/peace-cap/
”A Model for Writing an Effective Privacy Policy”
(2013) http://www.researchgate.net/publication/255647309_A_Model_for_Writing_an_Effect
ive_Privacy_Policy
"Call Centre Employee Monitoring in the age of Telecommunication " (2012)- VOET INN Law
Journal Vol. 01 Part:01 - PP 53-65
Public Interest Litigation and Constitution; a Comparative Study of Law in Sri Lanka and India -
Lex Recensio, (2011) Volume 01, Part 01 - pp 94-99
“Workplace Communication privacy in the Digital Age” (2011) Labour Law Journal, Vol 02. PP 14
- 24 www.res.cmb.ac.lk/commercial.law/mahanamahewa/
E-Government and Digital Rights (2012) The Galle Law Association Law Journal vol.01 PP 167-
176
Non Peer Review Journals
"Good Governance Practices in the Corporate Sector", (2017) CPM Journal, Volume 01, pages 1-
9. https://cpmsrilanka.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CPMJournal-April-2017.pdf
Books for Academic Instruction - Tertiary level:
Book for Institute of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka: Students Sitting for Strategic Level.
https://www.casrilanka.com/casl/index
Book Chapters
India-Sri Lanka Relations: Strengthening SAARC, by R. Sidda Goud (Editor), Manisha
Mookherjee (Editor), https://www.amazon.co.uk/India-Sri-Lanka-Relations-Strengthening-
SAARC/dp/818424844X
Privacy and Human Rights Report 2006, cited, Constitutional Privacy Framework and
Data Protection, Republic of Sri Lanka EPIC --- Privacy Mahanamahewa
http://www.worldlii.org/int/journals/EPICPrivHR/2006/PHR2006-Republic-28.html
Research Supervision:
University of Tribuvan Nepal
Masters - Conflict, Peace and Development, Studies
Anuj Tiwari on "Adequacy of Minority Rights Protection Under the Sri Lanka Law" - Centre for
International Affairs, University of Ruhana
University of West London, UK, Accredited Partner, ANC, Sri Lanka
Masters of Laws (LLM)
Nihara Perera - University of West London UK - American Education Centre Ltd.
Master of Laws (LLM)
Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Vasantha Senanayake on "Unconventional Sexual Orientation and Alternate Sexual Expression
and Gender Identities in Women in Sri Lanka"
M L T E Chandrasiri on "Critical Analysis of Law Relating to Cyber Terrorism in Sri Lanka: A
Comparative Study of Laws in India and UK"
Lt. Col D H S M Weraparakrama on "Evaluation of Two Problem Areas in Bill of Lading: A
Practical Approach"
N T Somirathna on "A Proposal to Minimize Laws Delay on Divorce and Introduction to Divorce
by Consent"
M US D Amarasiri on "The Devolution of power in Sri Lanka: Past, Present and
Recommendations for Future"
L A R De Zoysa on "Reform of Legal Protection of Persons with Disabilities in Sri Lanka"
I M N K Ilangathilaka on "Analysis of Problems of Implementing Registration of Title Act 21 of
1998 and Suggestions for Reform"
H M F Shamila on "Trips Agreement and Patent Rights in Sri Lanka with Special Reference to
Traditional Medicine"
G A C Sajeevi on "Business Judgment Rule: A defense for Duty of Care, Skill and Diligence in Sri
Lanka"
A U Liyanage on "Bankers Duty of Confidentiality: Achieving a Balance between the Duties of
Non-Disclosure and Disclosure"
P D S M Almeida on "Abolishing of Death Penalty and Implementation of Right to Life in Sri
Lanka: Some Social Views and International Jurisprudence"
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Faculty of Law
Master of Laws (LLM)
Fernando PCG on "Passing of Risk in International Sale of Goods Contract"
Galappaththi SKA on "CISG and Domestic Law Applicable to the Passing of Title of Goods in
International Trade"
Jayasuriya DPC on "Protection of Borrowed and Consumer Personal Data Under the Credit
Information Bureau system of Sri Lanka"
Jayasihne RAMG on " Obligations of the Buyers and the Sellers Under the Convention for
International Sale of Goods and Sale of Goods Ordinance of Sri Lanka"
Liyanage DSL on "Formation of a Contract via m-Commerce: A Comparative study with
Traditional Contract Law"
De Alwis MADF on "Law Governing Electronics Contracts: Need for Law Reform"
Ratnayake AMHM on "A Critical Study of Legal Issues in Electronic Contracts"
Ratnayake RMM on "Legal Regime Relating to Electronic Transactions and Data Protection: A
Critical Analysis"
HA. Senevirathna on "A Critical Evaluation of the Legal Regime Governing Obligation and
Remedies of Buyers & Sellers Under the CIGC"
Batagoda BKKI on "Invasion of Privacy and Data Protection: A Comparative Analysis"
Kurukalasuriya NR on "The Rights to Privacy and Protection of Data Sri Lanka: A Critical
Analysis"
Leuke MNK on "Sri Lankan Law of Electronic evidence Relating to Cyber Crimes: A Comparative
Analysis"
Nawarathna NMRP on "Contract Law Principles and Electronics Contracts: A Critical Analysis of
Sri Lankan Law"
Senarachchi PAPV on "Social Media and Right to Privacy: Challenges for a Legal Regime"
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Master of Human Rights
Athapattu A M U A on "Torturing of Suspects by the Police: A Comparative Study Within the
Kurunegala Police Division"
Edirisighe A K D P S on "Right to Housing: An Appraisal of Relevant International Standards"
Navas M A M on "Scientific research on the Torture by Police in Sri Lanka"
Silva R C on "Comparison of Bill of Rights and Constitutional Profession in B.Sc., as and India"
Punchihewa PG on "Cruelty to Children - A Case Study in relation to Article 11 of the
Constitution"
Defence Services Command and Staff College, Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka
Master of Science (MSc)
G A D Alwis SLE on "The Impact of Road Development Programmes in Violating Human Right of
Urban Resident" -
BMR Ferdinandesz SLA on "Contemporary Political Ramification of Poaching by Indian
Fishermen in Sri Lakan Waters"
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
M.Phil. / PhD Thesis
Chadrathilake MAN 'Sexual Orientation and Human Rights; A Comparative Review of Sri Lakan
and International Perspectives.'
Mr. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara's thesis on "Protection of Privacy in Cyber Age: A Comparative Study
of laws of Sri Lanka with U.K. And Italy." - University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
R.D.D.L. Jayasekara on "Towards Electronically Enabled Citizens; a Case Study on Potentials,
Problems and Challenges on Implementing e-voting System in Sri Lanka"
Niroshinee PDM on "The Standard of Proof in Claims for Asylum: The Efficacy and Adequacy of
International Refugee Law" -
Nadieshanie KAR on "A Legal Framework for Land Reforms Within the Context of the Public
Trust Doctrine" - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo
General Sir John Kotelawalala Defence University
M.Phil. / PhD
U M Sapukotana on "Protecting Health Information Privacy in the Information Technology Age:
The Challenge for Sri Lanka" -
University of Aldersgate Phillipines - Accredited Partner AIMS. Sri Laka - Email Vice-
PhD
Thesara Jayawardane on "Management Styles of Sri Lankan Women Entrepreneurs Towards
Empowerment" -
Tharaka Gajaba Mohotty on "Adoption of New Technology and its Impact on Organizational
Performance in Sri Lakan Television Broadcasting Organizations" -
Rajakaruna Herath Mudiyanselage Manel Kumari Herath on "Remedies for Breach of Contracts
in Sale of Goods in Sri Lanak and the Extent to Adopt CISG - Comparative Analysis of Sri Lakan
Law, English Law and United Nations Convention on Contracts of the International Sale of
Goods"
M.D.K. Samarasinghe on "The influence of Leadership and Organizational Culture on Innovation
Performance in Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka" -
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Ph.D
M.W.T.A Mendis on "Corporate Governance and Business Performance; A Study of the Public
Listed Non-Financial Companies in Sri Lanka" - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of
Kelaniya
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
W.M. Edirisinghe "Optimization of Cost incurred in ADR Practices in the Sri Lankan Construction
Industry
Professional Consultancy:
Research Proposal Presentation on "Call Center Employees' Response to Electronic
Surveillance in the age of Telecommunication" - Research Studies in the Field of
Telecommunication
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers:
A Sustainable Approach for eHealth in Emerging Countries,, PP 334 - 337
https://www.isfteh.org/files/media/Electronic_Proceedings_of_Med-e-Tel_2010.pdf
“BudhuDas: An eHealth Business Model for Emerging Countries” - IST-Africa 2010, Durban,
South Africa PP 1 - 7 (http://www.ist-africa.org/Conference2010/default.asp) Subject: SecureIT
2010- National Convention on ICT in Public Safety and Security
Thematic Analysis of Management Practices of Sri Lankan Women Entrepreneurs Towards
Empowerment (December 7, 2015). 12th International Conference on Business Management
(ICBM) 2015. Available at PP 1 - 125
SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2706336 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2706336
Post Legislative Scrutiny Generates People Friendly Laws - Proceedings in law, 9th International
Research Confernce-KDU, Sri Lanka, 2016, PP 96 - 99 http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1262
Analysis of Dependencies & Legal Barriers on Digital Forensic Investigations in Sri Lanka -
Proceedings in law, 11th International Research Confernce-KDU, Sri Lanka, 2017,
http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1733 PP 595 - 602
A Comparative Analysis of Directors' Duty of Care, Skill and Diligence in Sri Lanka, Australia and
UK - Proceedings in Law, 8th International Research Conference - KDU, Sri
http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/345/1364/law-014.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=yLanka,
2015, PP 79 - 86
Sexual Orientation and Human Rights; Applicable Laws of Sri Lanka and UK - Proceedings in Law,
8th International Research Conference-KDU, Sri Lanka, 2015, PP 110 - 114
http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/345/1368/law-019.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Threats to On-Line Privacy - Proceedings in Law, 8th International Research Conference - KDU,
Sri Lanka, 2013, PP 212 - 221 http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1515
Title Registration System in Sri Lanka: Comparative Study of Law in Austria and Ghana -
Proceedings in law, 9th International Research Confernce-KDU, Sri Lanka, 2016, PP 133 - 141
http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1275133
Prevalence of Cyber Plagiarism Among MBA Students
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Prevalence+of+Cyber+Plagiarism+Among+MBA+Student
s&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart
Re-examination of existing laws relating to posting offensive content on Facebook or twitter -
Proceedings in Law, 8th International Research Conference-KDU, Sri Lanka, 2015, Page 235
Conference Presentation / Panelist
Keynote Speaker
Opening address on "Advocate to Success - The Road to Establishing UTech Law School" -
Jamaica Union of Tertiary Students
Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) launch of Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct,
https://cssl.lk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/18 MarApr.pdf
Public dialogue between Civil Organization and Human Rights Commission, Analyzing the role of
Human Rights Commission Sri Lanka with other civil organizations - Rights Now Collective for
Democracy
International Women's Day (2014) - Ministry of Child Development & Women's Affairs
Chief Guest at "BestWeb 2013" Competition - LK Domain Registry,
https://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=1652
The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Conference "SEC To Get Tough On Insider Trading As New
Bill Widens Scope"
Chief Guest, The Association of Accounting Technician Seminar, Sri Lanka
Guest of Honour on "Societal Responsibility of Young Quantity Surveyors" - Technical Sessions
2016, Surveyors' Institute of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Model United Nations Conference August 14, 2015
Spiritual Assembly of the Bahai Faith in Sri Lanka
Panelist
Sri Lanka Model United Nations Conference 2015, expert panelist on Human Rights Prospective
Training Workshop on Human Rights for Lawyers, Bar Association of Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Lake
Hotel
Health Data Security Symposium, University of Technology, Jamaica, College of Health Sciences,
School of Allied Health and Wellness
"Anti Terrorism and Human Rights Protections" at Bangladesh National Defense College
Delegation Visit hosted by the Kadirgamar Institute - The Kadirgamar Quarterly Volume 3, Issue
11
"Human Right Protection in the World with Special Reference to Sri Lanka; Contemporary
Challenges" - Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies
National Law Conference 2011 organized by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka - topic
"Overcoming Challenges when Integrating Principles of Information Technology Law into Sri
Lanka's Legal and Justice System"
"Contemporary Cyber Security Redefined" organized by Bandaranaike Centre for international
Studies and Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team Coordination Centre
National Law Students Conference 2018 as an esteemed panelist
Conference Presentation
Guest Presenter on "LLRC and Sri Lanka Way Forward" - Sri Lanka Army
Pakistan-Sri Lanka joint Seminar on Political and Diplomatic Challenges Faced by Nations During
and After Conflicts Confined to Borders http://www.pakistanhc.lk/?p=2596
Road to e-Versioned Adjudicating System in Sri Lanka and Challenges to the Rule of Law,
file:///C:/Users/pmahanamahewa/Desktop/Prathiba/Plenary session on Law.pdf.
BANGLADESH NATIONAL DEFENSE COLLEGE DELEGATION VISIT ON 10 SEPTEMBER, 2014.
https://www.mfa.gov.lk/ta/5226-bangladesh-national-defense-college-delegation-visit-on-10-
september-2014/
Data Protection Law an E-Business and E-Government Perception, ICTER International
Conference, Colombo. http://www.icter.org/conference/icter2016/?q=iitc2003/abstract/IITC-
2003p11
"A Critical Analysis of E-Consumer Protection Laws (A Comparative Study) at EU - Sri Lanka
Trade-Related Assistance, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
"Computer Monitoring and Privacy" - 60th Anniversary Academic Session, University of
Colombo
"Computer Monitoring and Work Place Rights" - Annual Academic Session (2010), Faculty of
Law, University of Colombo
"Computer Crime, Law and Research" - Information Technology Research Unit, Faculty of
Information Technology, University of Moratuwa-Sri Lanka
"The Commonwealth of the future: A Visionary and Bold Leadership from Sri Lanka” organized
by the University of Grant Commission, presentation on the overview of the commonwealth
charter
"Geneva Conventions and Meaning of War Crimes in the Age of Terrorism" - Sri Lanka Press
Institute
"South Africa - Sri Lanka Joint Dialogue on Post Conflict Reconciliation" - Office of the High
Commissioner, South African High Commission, Colombo, Sri Lanka
”Internet and Crime” Law Asia Business law conference 12th and 13th March 2011 Galadari, Sri
Lanka.
file:///C:/Users/pmahanamahewa/Downloads/LAWASIA_BL_Conference_Sri_Lanka%20(3).pdf
"Email and internet Monitoring in the Digital Workplace" - National Law Conference 2010.
http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-
details&code_title=11313
"Digital Consumers in Sri Lanka and Key Consumer Issues" at EU- Sri Lanka Trade-Related
Assistance Nayonal Public-Private Dialogue on Making the Digital Marketplace Fairer
7th International Information Technology Conference (IITC) 2005, Presentation on Electronic
Monitoring and Employee Rights, http://www.icter.org/conference/icter2016/?q=iitc2005
Information Security South Africa, (ISSA) Conference 2008, University of Johanasberg, South
Africa , 7th-9th July 2008, paper presented “Computer Monitoring in the 21st Century
Workplace”. https://digifors.cs.up.ac.za/issa/2008/index.htm
Research Technology and Innovation day, presentation on Data Protection and Jamaica ,
http://www.utech.edu.jm/publications/voices/Vol2-Issue6/22/
International Conference on India-Sri Lanka Relations: Strengthening SAARC on 8th and 9th
November, 2012. At the Osmenia University Hydrabad The full paper was accepted for
publication by the NALSAR University in June 2011, "Computer Monitoring and Right to Privacy;
a comparative analysis of Sri Lanka and India"
Cyber Warefare Conference "Lawless on the Cyber Frontier" by Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa,
University of Colombo 2011, Feb 23
Galadarihttp://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20110223_03
"Data Protection Law and Sri Lanka" presented at NITC 2018 - 36th National Information
Technology Conference, Sri Lanka. www.nitc.lk
Seminar on current Geo-Political Realities and its Impact on Sri Lanka foreign policy. Officer
Career Development Centre, Sri Lanka Army
APIIT Research and Creativity Day 2012. APIIT City Campus, Colombo, presentation on
"Information Technology Laws and Computer Crime" January 27, 2012
Workshop on Conducting National Enquiries in compliance with International Standards
organized by commonwealth Secretariat, UK, 2-4 July 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka
“Sustainability of Tele-Medicine Applications in the Developing World” 11th Annual Global
Information Technology Management Association (GITMA) World Conference 2010, June 20 –
22, 2010 Washington, D.C., USA, http://udel.edu/~mnbaqir/gitma2010/GitmaProgram2010.pdf
"Law Pertaining to the Survey Activities "on August 2, 2013, The Surveyor's Institute of Sri Lanka
Training Workshop on Human Rights for Lawyers, Bar Association of Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Lake
Hotel
"Admissibility of Computer Evidence in Criminal & Civil Cases" Colombo Magistrate Court", Sri
Lanka, February 9, 2007
Resource person at Training Program on "Legal Aspects of Banker Customer Relationship"
CargillsBank,
Reviewer
Telematics and Informatics , Journal - Elsevier "employee Perception towards electronic
Monitoring at Work Place and its Impact on Job Satisfaction of Software Professions in Sri
Lanka"
CSHR 20th Anniversary Publication titled "Smart Human Rights: Between Cyber Liberation and
Militarization" - Centre for the Study of Human Rights, University of Colombo
International Conference on Human Rights, Citizenship and Democratization (ICHR Colombo
2016) , Title, "Security Laws in Sri Lanka: A Critic from Human Rights Perspective" Centre for
the Study of Human Rights, University of Colombo
International Conference on Human Rights, Citizenship and Democratization (ICHR Colombo
2016) , Title, "Conceptualization of Internet Access as an Instrumental Human Right, Disputes
and Challenges for Human Rights in ICT Driven World", Centre for the Study of Human Rights,
University of Colombo
4th Annual Research Symposium (2017) National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS) in
Humanities & Social Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Preliminary Evaluation of Ph.D by Published Work, title, "Police and Rights In Search of Police
Action to Promote Rights," Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA 2015), Title: The Common
Law Approach towards the dissolution of marriages: The Sri Lankan perspective." University of
Sri Jayewardenenpura
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA 2015), Title: "Discriminatory
Property inheritance and Illegitimate harm for non-marital children in Sri Lanka ..." University of
Sri Jayewardenenpura
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA 2015), Title: "The role of
intellectual property rights in facilitating the knowledge economy of developing country."
University of Sri Jayewardenenpura
12th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2015 - Future Sustainability
governance and Ethics
Reviewer in Abstract Selection Committee for International Conference on Human Rights,
Citizenship and Democratization - University of Colombo
International Conference on Social and Cultural Nexus of Science and Technology Development
- National Science Development
Reviewer Extended Abstracts Annual Academic Sessions 27 - 28 November, 2014, Open
University of Sri Lanka ,
http://www.ou.ac.lk/home/images/OUSL/publications/PROCEEDINGS_2014.pdf
Technical Report
Preparation of the Human Rights Commission Annual Report for the year 2010 - Human Rights
Commission of Sri Lanka
HRC Report website http://www.hrcsl.lk.annual report 2012/English.pdf
Member Organization, Committees and Conferences
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Annual Research Symposium (2018) Committee
KDU INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, 2014, https://docplayer.net/65049180-Kdu-
international-research-conference-proceedings-law-general-sir-john-kotelawala-defence-
university-po-box-32-ratmalana-sri-lanka.ht
Chair/Rapporteur of Conference Session
6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka “Flourishing Knowledge
Beyond Contemporary Paradigms” 03rd - 05th May 2017. Session “Law and Political Science”
Chairperson for 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
http://www.sab.ac.lk/media/program-book.pdf
Chairperson a symposium on "Sharing Best Practices and Innovations in Public Administration" -
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration
" South Africa - Sri Lanka Joint Dialogue on Post Conflict Reconciliation" October 26, 2013
EU -Sri Lanka Trade-Related Assistance National Public Private Dialogue on Making the Digital
Market Place Fairer
Citations
Can Sri Lankan teachers afford to spare the rod? Teacher attitudes towards corporal
punishment in school Cogent Social Sciences: Volume 4, 2018 - Issue 1
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311886.2018.1536316
SEXUAL DIVERSITY AND GENDER IDENTITY IN SRI LANKAN PERSPECTIVE WITH SPECIAL
REFERENCE TO RIGHTS AND POSITION OF SEXUAL MINORITIES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM OF
SRI LANKA, by A. H. Wijayath, Page 11 Proceedings of the 4 the World Conference on Women’s
Studies, Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2018, pp. 53-63 Copyright © 2018 TIIKM ISSN 2424-6743 online DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17501/wcws.2018.3105
IT Process Improvement in Telehomecare Services for Diabetic/Hypertensive Patients in a
Developing Country: Design and Evaluation into an Ecuadorian Company, Hugo Roldán,
Andrés Larco & Carlos Montenegro, Recent Advances in Information Systems and Technologies
2017, Volume 2
CONSECUTIVE RECOGNITION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN SRI LANKA A Comparative Study of
Constitutions since Independence in JAS Law Journal (2017) Volume V page 110
http://www.jsasl.lk/images/2018/publications/Law Journal Volume 05 2017.pdf
Sri Lankan Reconciliation and the Appropriation of Transitional Justice, Author Rachel Seoighe
War, Denial and Nation-Building in Sri Lanka pp 277-318| Cite as
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-56324-4_7
EVIDENCE DIGITALISED! B.P. Gamarachchi Head of Finance Lanka Industrial Estates Ltd
http://www.apbsrilanka.org/wp-
content/uploads/2018/07/2016_28th_conv_a_16_B.P.Gamarachchi.pdf
Discovering Constructs and Dimensions for Information Privacy Metrics, http://www.diva-
portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A617312&dswid=8726
Gays Experiences of Harassments in Heteronormative Workplaces in Sri Lanka, Liyanage D. M. &
Adikaram A. S. page 11,
http://www.academia.edu/36951628/Gays_Experiences_of_Harassments_in_Heteronormative
_Workplaces_in_Sri_Lanka
Invited Professional Speaker:
Resource Person on "Laws Related to The Children' at a 2 Day Workshop on awareness
enhancing on Prevention of Child Abuse - Plan Sri Lanka Tsunami Response Program
One day seminar on Business Law - Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sri
Lanka
Invited Professional Speaker on the theme "The Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution and
the Constitutional Reforms Process" - The Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka
Public Lecture on the topic "Impact of Social Media on Society" - National Science Foundation
Annual Seminar at IPSTOSL-KKG "Challenges in Multidemension Peacekeeping and Readiness of
the Sri Lankan Peacekeepers"
“DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY LAWS A COMPARATIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE UK AND
USA EXPERIENCE FOR JAMAICA”. INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)
JAMAICA SECTION, University of Technology Jamaica, 2018
" Officers Training Day of the Genunu Watch - Regimental Centre, The Gemunu Watch,
Kuruwita"
"Introduction to Concepts and Functions of Social Marketing, SM Practice in Sri Lanka and New
Dimensions in SM" - Junior Command and Staff College Sri Lanka Air Force China Bay"
"Electronic Transactions and Service Provided Liability" - Bar Association of Sri Lanka
The Indian Bar Association, Mumbai in the Association with The Transparency International
India Workshop speaking on "Transparency in Judiciary & Governance, in Sri Lanka & Other S.E.
Asian Regional Experiences"
"National Science Foundation on "Right to Information Act"
Theme "Back to the Drawing Board: Remodeling the Local Legal Profession and its Associated
Systems" - National Law Students' Conference
"Lawyers debate Rajapakshas' Third Term" - The Bar Association of Sri Lanka
"Sri Lanka Economy, Ethnicity, Diplomacy and Politics by year 2020 including future shape of
military forces with regard to recent political development in the north" - Division Headquarters
Army Camp, Galkulama
"The Law Related to Digital Forensic in Sri Lanka" - Federation of Information Technology
Industry
Seminar on "New Companies Act No. 07 of 2007" -
Guest Speaker on "Product Liability in Sri Lanka" - FJ G de Saram
"Role of Quantity Surveyor in Negotiating Construction Contract Disputes" - Department or
Quantity Surveying, SLIIT School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering
Workshop on "Business Trends from Legal and Global Perspectives: Prospects and Challenges" -
Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo
"Human Rights Celebrations" Ansell lanka
"Human Rights Issues Related to Army Intelligence and Human Rights Law" - Security Force
Headquarters Jaffna
A seminar on Legal Issues Related to Information Technology - Horizon College of Business &
Technology (PVT) LTD
"Key Highlights of ICT Laws" - Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies
(SLASSCOM)
"Social Media, Digital Evidence and legal System" - Sri Lanka Association of Software and
Service Companies (SLASSCOM)
Invited Professional Speaker to the University of Sydney and the 'Enhancing Human Rights
Protections in the Context of Law Enforcement and Security' project
Invited Professional Speaker for a group of Bangladesh Civil Service Officers on the theme
"Foreign Policy of Sri Lanka" - Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration
Invited Professional Speaker at a seminar for senior military officers under the theme "Post
Conflict role of the Army in the North and East and Maintenance of the Professional Image and
Dignity of the Army" - Office of Career Development Centre Sri Lanka Army
Public Lecture on Sri Lankan context on IPR - The Computer Science Society, University of
Colombo
Public Lecture of the topic "Citizens' Rights, responsibilities ad the University Community" -
Centre for the Study of Human Right
Resource Person at Training of Divisional Child Protection Officers under the theme "Childs
Rights and Laws Relevant to Children" - national Child Protection Authority
Resource Personnel on Seminar on New Companies Act - Chamber of Commerce & Industry of
Central Province
Staff Development Program, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri
Jarewardenepura, Sri Lanka
"Sri Lanka's Discourse on the Rule of Law" - Colombo Telegraph
Service
Membership on Public Boards/Commissions
Member Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission, Sri Lanka, hrcsl.lk/english/about-us/members-
of-the-commission
Member, Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, www.sec.gov.lle/?page-id-37
Media Interviews
Electronic and Printed Media
CVM At Sunrise - Social Media and the Law, March 12, 2019,
https://www.cvmtv.com/video/5833/cvm-at-sunrise-social-media-and-the-law-march-12-
2019#
Lanka slams UK's Channel 4 war video on killing of lady with LTTE links
http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/lanka-slams-uks-channel-4-war-video-on-killing-of-
lady-with-ltte-links/1190330/
EC has power to hold elections after term’s end - Dr. Mahanamahewa
http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=41697
Item:9 General Debate - 32nd Meeting, 39th Regular Session Human Rights Council 25 Sep
2018 - - The oral update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on her activities in follow-
up to the implementation of the programme of activities within the framework of the Decade
for People of webtv.un.org/meetings-events/treaty-bodies/watch/...-/5839845872001/?...
NEWSLINE: Should the culture in Sri Lanka change? Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa & Faraz
Shauketaly – 28th May 2018 http://www.ilankanews.com/newsline-culture-sri-lanka-change-
dr-prathiba-mahanamahewa-faraz-shauketaly-28th-may-2018/
Face the Nation, Sirasa TV, October 9th 2017, Discussion on Constitutional Reform with Dr.
Nagananda Kodituwakku, Dr. Dinesha Samararatne and Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa
https://english.constitutionalassembly.lk/media-centre/videos/26-face-nation-sirasa-tv-
october-9th-2017-discussion-constitutional-reform-dr-nagananda-kod
President has passed the message, Europe is now in fear – Mahanamahewa
https://www.newsfirst.lk/2013/12/18/president-passed-message-europe-now-fear-
mahanamahewa/
NEWSLINE TV1 The 19th A & the 2 term limits with Dr.Prathiba & Faraz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3gziNq8I14
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University KDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK3qvKksIAo
Dr Prathiba Mahanamahewa DM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dxHrdZtVs0
(British Broadcasting Commission - BBC) Prince Zeid Al-Hussein to deliver oral update to
UNHRC https://www.newsfirst.lk/2014/09/24/prince-zeid-al-husseins-oral-update-delivered-
unhrc/https://www.revolvy.com/page/Sexual-minorities-in-Sri-Lanka
Amnesty International report on Sri Lanka to UNHRC committee is no cause for concern: HR
Commissioner http://www.ft.lk/news/amnesty-international-report-on-sri-lanka-to-unhrc-
committee-is-no-cause-for-concern-hr-commissioner/56-359052
Discussion with Indeewari Amuwate @Hyudepark whether Sri Lanka has provisions with the
law enabling the arrest of those who join foreign groups - https://222.youtube.com/watch?v-
mCKw6tvJbQU
Budget Proposals contradict Govt. policies - Adaderana.lk, Sri Lanka
No One Can Challenge the President's Decision - ITN News, November 2018
Major Loopholes in Cybercrime Tackling - Sri Lanka Foundation
Newspaper Articles
"Anti-gang Law before the Capital Punishment, Daily Mirror, February 27, 2019.
http://www.dailymirror.lk/opinion/Anti-gang-Law-before-the-Capital-Punishment/172-162953
Time to think Anew About Cyber Security, Daily Mirror, 09.09.2013, Page 09
https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/.../282647505195896
Road to Good Governance: Holding Fair and Free Elections,
http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Road-to-Good-Governance-Holding-Fair-and-Free-Elections-
137216.html
In Pursuit of a Futuristic FR Chapter, http://www.dailymirror.lk/134591/In-Pursuit-of-a-
Futuristic-FR-Chapter
Defence Counsel’s Obligation; A New Legal Paradigm http://www.dailymirror.lk/39296/tech
Conducting National Inquiries at International standards, Daily Mirror, July 24, 2018,
www.dailymirror.lk
Sudden Rail Strikes Difficulties faced by commuters http://www.dailymirror.lk/39952/sudden-
rail-strikes-difficulties-faced-by-commuters
Judges’ Use of Online Social Networking; Lesson for Sri Lanka, Daily Mirror, 29.10.2013, Page A
11 https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/.../282729109644837
Victims of Crime and Witnesses Protection Act yet to benefit public
http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Victims-of-Crime-and-Witnesses-Protection-Act-yet-to-
benefit-public-132110.html
Migrant Workers Voting Rights, Daily Mirror, 06.01.2015 , Page 08
https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/.../282003260795910
Social networking lands teacher in trouble http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Social-networking-
lands-teacher-in-trouble-130977.html
Child Abuse and Death Penalty, Daily mirror, 02.08.2012, Page, A8
www.dailymirror.lk/mobile/article/child-abuse-and-death-penalty--20792.html
Legal recognition for sex workers in Sri Lanka? – The Daily Mirror,
http://womenandmedia.org/legal-recognition-for-sex-workers-in-sri-lanka/
Two-year-old brutally murdered in Nawagamuwa. http://www.dailymirror.lk/110961/Two-
year-old-brutally-murdered-in-Nawagamuwa
Removing barriers for LGBT + people in Sri Lanka,http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Removing-
barriers-for-LGBT-people-in-Sri-Lanka-152293.html
LGBTIQ rights : Taboo forever? http://www.dailymirror.lk/104161/lgbtiq-rights-taboo-forever
Golden opportunity to find new co-sponsor: HR activist
http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Golden-opportunity-to-find-new-co-sponsor-HR-activist-
151643.html
Abuse of an Autistic youth http://www.dailymirror.lk/87599/abuse-of-an-autistic-youth
Death penalty : Govt. hangs on despite debate on execution plan
http://www.dailymirror.lk/plus/article/Death-penalty-Govt-hangs-on-despite-debate-on-
execution-plan--152912.html
Streamlining consumer protection the need of the hour
http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Streamlining-consumer-protection-the-need-of-the-hour-
126324.html
‘Emerging Trends of Employment Laws in Sri Lanka’ to be discussed at Young Members Forum
event, ww.ft.lk/article/442233/-Emerging-Trends-of-Employment-Laws-in-Sri-Lanka--to-be-
discussed-at-Young-Members-Forum-event
Increase in Internet connectivity enhance Trade, Sunday Island, 04.07.2009, Page 03
http://www.island.lk/2009/07/04/business2.html
Dissolution of the Parliamaent,
http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2018/11/11/opinion/dissolution-parliament
Welikada Prison clash: Core issues must be addressed - Commissioner, HRD, Sunday Observer.
November 18, 2012
Migrant workers optimistic of their right to franchise
http://www.dailynews.lk/2016/09/21/features/93654
Gaddafi Killing: A violation of Geneva Convention?, Sunday Observer, 06.11.2011, Page, 23
http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2011/11/06/fea07.asp
Vagrant Ordinance and Brothel Ordinance need amendment
http://www.dailynews.lk/2016/11/18/local/99536
JUDGES should NOT PLAY POLITICS, http://archives.dailynews.lk/2012/12/20/fea01.asp
Activists not so 'gay', http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Activists-not-so-gay--122389.html
OU to host meet on India-Sri Lanka ties on November 8,9, The Hindu, November 5,2012
Lanka rights body recommends abolition of capital punishment, The Hindu, July 12, 2014
Sri Lanka: la pensione garantita “fino a esaurimento scorte”http://www.asianews.it/notizie-
it/Sri-Lanka:-la-pensione-garantita-%E2%80%9Cfino-a-esaurimento-scorte%E2%80%9D-
21579.html
"Political Interference in Law Enforcement, Transparency International Sri Lanka, October 3,
2012
Young Lovers and Naked Women had better watch out, The Economist Magazine, USA ,
28.10..2010, Page 14, http://www.economist.com/node/17361560
Time to Discuss Gay Rights in Sri Lanka, Gay Times Magazine, UK, August 2015.
https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/community/21742/coming-out-is-never-easy-but-in-sri-lanka-and-
much-of-surrounding-south-asia-its-dangerous/
Church in Sri Lanka Opposes Legalizing Abortion,
http://www.christiantoday.co.in/article/church.in.sri.lanka.opposes.legalizing.abortion/18166.
htm
For less cumbersome and more victim-friendly laws,
https://srilankatwo.wordpress.com/2017/11/14/for-less-cumbersome-and-more-victim-
friendly-laws/
Media questions the legality of Fonseka verdict,
https://www.bbc.com/sinhala/news/story/2010/10/101012_costa.shtml
UNP says President has no right to instruct Ministry Secretaries - Others Say Otherwise -
http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-
details&code_title=195545
Do you have 25% stake in a company? Then be ready for a visit by CID,
https://www.lankanewspapers.com/2018/04/11/25-stake-company-ready-visit-cid/
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has proposed to the government that death
sentences imposed on convicts be converted to life imprisonment
http://www.asiapacificforum.net/news/sri-lanka-convert-death-sentences-life-prison/
Legal experts point out that President does not have power to remove Prime
Minister http://colombopage.com/archive_18A/Feb16_1518801858CH.php
HRCSL and rights in the national arena http://www.dailynews.lk/2013/07/19/features/hrcsl-
and-rights-national-arena http://www.hrcsl.lk/PFF/HRCSL_annual_report_2013.pdf
Destined to the Streets http://www.dailymirror.lk/80979/destined-to-the-streets/
A matter of orientation http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2015/06/14/new40.asp
"Educating Public on Condom Use should beging with Parliamentarians" - Daily News, Sri
Lanka's National Newspaper, http://www.dailynews.lk/2016/11/19/local/99597
"Government's Action Against top officials alleged of bribery is a positive sign" May 4, 2018,
Colombo Page News, Sri Lanka,
http://www.colombopage.com/archive_18A/May04_1525455467CH.php
"UNHRC goes against basic principles, March 2013, Sunday Observer, Sri Lanka,
http://www.sundayobserver.lk/
Revisions to HRCSL Act Submityted to President, Local News, Sri Lanka,
https://www.onlanka.com/news/revisions-to-hrcsl-act-submitted-to-president.html
UN Probe: SL Did Right by Non-Participation, Daily News, Sri Lanka,
https://www.mfa.gov.lk/un-probe-sl-did-right-by-non-participation/
Service on Academic Advisory Boards
Member of the Academic Governing Council of NSBM - National School of Business
Management, Sri Lanka
Member of the Governing Council of Saegis Campus, Sri Lanka. http://www.saegis.edu.lk/
Service on Professional Boards
Member of the Standing Committee on Humanities, Social Sciences & Education - University
Grants Commission of Sri Lanka
Chairman of the IT Law Committee - Bar Association of Sri Lanka
Member of the Social Science Standing Committee, National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
Member of the Ethics Review Committee of the NIMH
Member of the Ethics Review Committee of the Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Sri
Jayewardenepura
Executive Members of Unions
President Law Teachers Union, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Service on Adhoc Committees (Boards, Public Advisory Boards, Institutional etc.)
President Interns' Alumni Association - Center for the Study of Human Rights, University of
Colombo
Contributing member For the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2015.
https://worldjusticeproject.org
Project Chairman of "Market Performance Regulatory Initiatives and Progress of 10 Key Projects
of the SEC" - Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka
Rendered Service as Honorary Expertise Intellectuals - Sri Lanka Police Inspectors' Association
Bar Council Member, Bar Associatin of Sri Lanka
Member UTech Jamaica, Ad Hoc Planning Committee
Member Academic Matters Committee, KDU, Sri Lanka
Advisor - Institute of Worker's Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Consultant for INGO's/NGO's, (2011) Plan, Sri Lanka
Consultant for INGO's/NGO's, (2012) Plan, Sri Lanka
Legal advisor, Association of Accounting Technicians, Sri Lanka
Member - KDU - Moragoda Endowment Professorship in Public International Law Board.
Ph.D Thesis Examiner
University of Chennai, India
University of Bodhgaya, India
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
