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Asanka Amitharansy

Lecturer

Asanka Amitharansi Edirisinghe is a lecturer at the faculty of law, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. She obtained LLB (Hons) degree from Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and LLM in International Business and Commercial Law from Ealing Law School, University of West London, UK. She is currently reading for M.Phil/Ph.D at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo. She is also an Attorney-at-Law in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. Her research interests include commercial law, international law and environmental law.

Papers and Publications:

Journal Articles

  • Edirisinghe, A. A, 2015 ‘Basic Instruments on International Contract Law - A Comparative Analysis of the CISG, UNIDROIT and PECL’, Silhouette Journal, pp. 207-210.
  • Edirisinghe, A. A, 2016 ‘The Validity of Arbitration Agreements: A Comparative Analysis of Domestic and International Laws’, Manurawa Law Journal. pp. 173-177
  • Edirisinghe, A. A, 2016 ‘Cheap Money: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ Silhouette Journal.

Conference Proceedings (Full Paper)

  • Edirisinghe, A. A, 2015 ‘Corporate Governance of Banks: A critical analysis of Sri Lankan Law and Practice’ 8th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 64-72 ISBN 978-955-0301-23-2
  • Online version available at: http://www.kdu.ac.lk/proceedings/irc2015/2015/law-012.pdf
  • Presentation video available at: http://www.kdu.ac.lk/videos/symposium-2015/law_session-A/law_session2.html
  • Edirisinghe, A. A, 2016 ‘A Treat for Terra Mater: A Critical Analysis of the Legal Framework Pertaining to Environmental Reporting by Corporate Entities in Sri Lanka in the Light of Environmental Sustainability’ 3rd International Research Symposium, Rajarata University, Mihintale, Sri Lanka.
  • Edirisinghe, A.A, 2016 ‘The Cry of the Ocean: Degradation of Coral Reefs in Sri Lanka due to Unsustainable Tourism’ Business, Law and Technology Conference, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 72-76. ISBN 978-955-7678-01-6
  • Edirisinghe, A. A, 2016 ‘Disclosing for Sustainability: The need for a wider application of Environmental Reporting Laws’ 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp.169-179. ISSN- 24448-9883
  • Edirisinghe, A. A, 2016 ‘Elephant Diplomacy: Separated, Despaired, Aliened’ 29th LAWASIA Conference, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 12.08.2016-15.08.2016, <http://www.lawasia.asn.au/sri_lanka_event.html?show=pap>
  • Edirisinghe, A. A & Mudalige, N. K. K. 2017 ‘Male Victimization in Rape – Case of Sri Lanka’ APIIT Business, Law and Technology Conference, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka. pp. 121 – 124. ISBN978-955-7678-02-3

Conference Proceedings (Extended Abstract)

  • Edirisinghe, A. A, 2016 ‘Insider Trading Laws in Sri Lanka: Identifying the ‘Insider’ to Combat White Collar Crimes’ International Conference on the Humanities and the Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 152-155. ISBN 978-955-589-221-6.
  • Edirisinghe, A. A, 2017 ‘A Free Spirit, not a Property: Private Ownership of Elephants in Sri Lanka Vs Animal Rights’ International Conference on the Humanities and the Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pp.199-2014. ISBN 978-955-589-237-7

Conference Proceedings (Abstract)

  • Edirisinghe, A. A, & Jayasekera, B. K. M. 2016 ‘Implementation of ICCPR in Sri Lanka: Impediments and Prospects’ 9th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-0301-28-7 (Abstract published/Full paper is to be published).
  • Presentation video available at http://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2016/irc-videos-2016/87-video-2016/128-law-sesson-iii
  • Edirisinghe, A. A, & Wijerathna, Y.P. 2016 ‘Duty towards environmental protection: Companies’ role under the Companies Act No 07 of 2007’ 3rd International Conference on Social Science, University of Kelaniya, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp.168. (Abstract published/Full paper is to be published in Journal of Social Sciences (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya).
  • Edirisinghe, A. A, & Jayasekera, B. K. M. 2017 ‘Triumvirate of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Developing Countries’ 10th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, pp. 27. ISBN 978-955-0301-38-6 (Abstract published/Full paper is to be published).
  • Conference Proceedings (To be Published)
  • Edirisinghe, A. A., Wijerathna, Y.P., Mudalige, N. K. K. & De Silva, L. M. 2016 ‘Young Blood to Shape the Future: Youth Political Participation in the contemporary Sri Lanka’ Young Scholars Conference, South Asian University, New Delhi, India, 20th to 22nd October 2016 (Paper presented at the Conference/Full paper is to be published).


Books

  • Premadasa, KMGP, Wijesinghe, WLPK, Adikari AMTN, Jayasekera, BKM, Edirisinghe, A.A, (eds.) (2017) Abstracts, 10th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana 10390, Sri Lanka: General Sir John Kotelalwala Defence University. ISBN 978-955-0301-38-6.

Unpublished Research Work

  • Edirisinghe, A. A, 2015 ‘The Sunken Ships: Bankruptcy due to Failures in Corporate Governance’ Master of Laws in International Business and Commercial Law, University of West London, United Kingdom.

Ongoing Research Works

  • Edirisinghe, A.A, 2018 ‘Industrial Wastewater Management, Law and its Implementation: Trends and Patterns in Sri Lanka, India and Australia’ Master of Philosophy, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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