Full Name – Ms. Ayodhya Prabhashini Rathnayake
Designation – Lecturer (Probationary)
Contact Number – 0777102076
Email – ayodhya.rathnayake@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
Professional Qualifications
Memberships
Participation
Research Interests
Areas of Teaching
Research & Publications
Qualifications
- MPhil/ PhD candidate at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Master of Laws (LLM) in International Business with Intellectual Property & Information Technology (Merit) Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.
- Diploma in Windows and Multi- Media Systems (Cyber Media Network, California) United States of America.
- Diploma in Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- Certificate on Techniques in Molecular Biology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB. Hons), The Open University of Sri Lanka.
Professional Qualifications
- Attorney At Law, Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
- Registered Company Secretary
- Commissioner for Oaths
Memberships
- Member of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) From 2017 up to date)
- Life Member of the Medico- Legal Society of Sri Lanka – From 2020 up to date
Participation
- Participation in the consultation discussion on ‘Situation Analysis of Children in Sri Lanka’ led by the Social Policy Research Institute and UNICEF. (August 2021).
- Participation in the discussion with the Ministry of Justice of Sri Lanka related to the ‘Establishment of a child friendly court system in Sri Lanka’ on 07th April 2021 representing the National Child Protection Authority.
Research Interests
- Medical Law
- Clinical Jurisprudence
- Forensic Law
- Global Health Law & Governance
Areas of Teaching
- Law of Contract
- Family Law
- Information Technology Law
Research & Publications
National & International Conference Proceedings
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ Fetoscopic procedures to treat the fetus in utero : Legal concerns’ presented and published at the International Research Conference organized by the Open University on 07th November 2024.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ The role of ‘ Digital Health’ in the scope of Medical Paternalism : A legal standpoint’ presented and published at the Asia- Pacific Peace Research Association Conference (APPRA- 2024) organized in collaboration with the Gate Institute, UK on 07th March 2024 under the theme ‘ Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for Sustaining Peace and Democracy‘. (Abstract & Full paper)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ Unborn and the Law’ : An Analysis with reference to the Emerging Techniques in Fetal Medicine in Sri Lanka’ presented and published at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka on 17th February 2024. Home (medicolegal.lk) (Abstract)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Surgical malpractice in hospitals and law : Matters to ponder’ presented at the International Research Conference – Faculty of Law – Colombo -2023 ( IRCFOL2023 – Private & Comparative Law Track) themed ‘ Expanding the frontiers of legal research : law as a driver of social change’ held on 09th – 10th December 2023 at the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ Patient information and electronic health records: A legal appraisal with reference to European Health Data Space’, published at the SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Sciences & Humanities (SICASH) 2023 themed ‘ Multidisciplinary Research for Transformational Development’ organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology on 02nd December 2023.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ Pro-life urge on ‘ Foetal Pain’ against Pro-choice opposition: A legal perspective‘, Annual Research Conference 2023, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo ( Abstract & Extended Abstract) on 24th November 2023.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ Surgical robots riding on human surgeons: A legal analysis’ published at the Open University Research Sessions (OURS -2023) organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka on 09th November 2023.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ Behind the ‘window’ to view in utero: legal aspects of obstetric ultrasound technology’ published at the ‘Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research : Virtual International Conference’ organized by the Young Scientists Association – National Institute of Fundamental Studies – Sri Lanka) on 09th November 2023.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Right to Disconnect in the Information Society : Lessons from France ’ (International Research Conference – Uva Wellassa University on 18th August 2023 ) – Abstract IRCUWU2023 Proceedings – International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University- 2023
- Rathnayake AP, ‘An appraisal on patient’s self-rule in light of medical informed consent law’ (78th Annual Sessions 2022, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science- SLAAS), 14th December 2022, at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo) – Abstract Part_I_Abstracts_2022_SLAAS.pdf (disease.lk)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Do vaccine mandates sabotage human physical integrity? A legal analysis’ (78th Annual Sessions 2022, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science- SLAAS), 14th December 2022, at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo) – AbstractPart_I_Abstracts_2022_SLAAS.pdf (disease.lk)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Environmental Ethics and Rights: Law, Morality and Disaster Prevention’ (3rd National Buddhist Conference held on 1st November 2017, at Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka. (Extended abstract). Environmental ethics and rights; law, morality and disaster prevention (busl.ac.lk)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘A jurisprudential study on the Right to Information; The theory of Social Contract, Genre of Natural Rights and Right to Information’, (The International Conference on Right to Information- Colombo, Sri Lanka. (27th and 28th September 2018). (Abstract & Full paper)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Medical Jurisprudence and Justice Administration: A study on Psychiatry, Toxicology, Forensic Science and their contribution towards Execution of Justice’, (The Open University International Research Sessions, Open University of Sri Lanka -29th and 30th November 2018). (Extended abstract & abstract). COVER_IOURS 2018 final
- Rathnayake AP, ‘International Space Law as a Mediator between Space Science and Sustainable Development’, (The 74th Annual Session 2018, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science – SLASS). (Abstract).
- Rathnayake AP, ‘The necessity of reforming the abortion law in Sri Lanka to provide justice to the child victims of rape’, (The World Conference on Child and Youth 2019 4th -5th July 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka.) (Abstract).
- Rathnayake AP, Recognition of ‘Post Abortion Care’ as a fundamental reproductive health right in Sri Lanka: A legal perspective’, (The 12th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 11th -12th September 2019). (Abstract and Full paper). KDU-IRC 2019
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Remorseless progenies active in crimes: A medico-legal perspective on Juvenile Psychopaths’, (Open University Research Sessions 2019, 30th -31st October 2019). (Abstract).Abastracts-Open-University-Research-Sessions-October-2019-90.pdf (ou.ac.lk)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘The ‘Battle of wins’ and ‘Peace’ in the eyes of a lawyer: A Buddhist perspective’, (5th International Buddhist Conference 2019, Bhiksu University, Sri Lanka, 6th December 2019. (Extended Abstract). The ‘Battle of Wins’ and ‘Peace’ in the eyes of lawyers: a Buddhist perspective (busl.ac.lk)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Right to food’ as a component of ‘Right to clean and healthy environment: A legal analysis’, (75th Annual Sessions – 2019, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 10th -12th December 2019) (Abstract).
- Rathnayake AP, ‘A glance at Veddhas’ life: Legal perspective on the incorporation of International Law to enhance the constitutional rights of Veddah community’, (75th Annual Sessions- 2019, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 10th -12th December 2019)-(Abstract). Awarded as the Best Poster- Presentation.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Fetus in the light of modern technology: A legal perspective’, (76th Annual Sessions- 2020, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 16th December 2020) (Abstract).
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Aspects of Fetal surgery in the light of law’ (Annual Scientific Sessions 2020/21, Medico- Legal Society of Sri Lanka) (Abstract) held on 06th March 2021. Annual Scientific Sessions 2020/21 (medicolegal.lk)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Do companies commit felonies? A legal analysis on Corporate Criminal Liability’ (14th International Research Conference, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana). (Abstract) Do Companies Commit Felonies? A Legal Analysis on Corporate Criminal Liability (kdu.ac.lk)
- Rathnayake AP ‘Mobile Apps surpassing Doctors: A legal standpoint in light of e-health’ (15th International Research Conference, 2022, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana. (Abstract & Full paper) IRCFOL2022_26.pdf (kdu.ac.lk)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Does the pulse of an unborn create nine months slavery: A legal perspective in the light of the Texas Heartbeat Act. (International Open University Research Sessions, 2022) Extended Abstract & Abstract ID_49_DOES-THE-‘PULSE-OF-AN-UNBORN-CREATE-NINE-MONTHS-OF.pdf (ou.ac.lk)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Emerging Rights of Fetal Patients : A Legal Analysis’ ( Diamond Jubilee International Research Conference 2022, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, 03rd & 04th December 2022) Abstract Conference Proceedings | Faculty of Law (cmb.ac.lk)
Papers published in indexed & other journals
- Rathnayake AP, ‘From a Medical Recluse to a Rights Holder: Revisiting the Legal Purview of a Human Fetus’ Asian Journal of Legal Studies (ALSA International) Volume 12, 2024. ALSA Academic | Asian Law Students’ Association. Pg. 81 ( The paper analyzed the legal evolution related to the status of the human fetus).
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Human fetus and obstetric ethics in decision making : An analysis with reference to Chervenak & McCullough’s ethical framework‘ published in the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies ( IJMS), Volume 11 Issue I, 2024.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ Legal and ethical facets of robotic surgery: a suggestion for a guideline’ published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law ( June 2024- Volume 15, Issue 1), Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya). Legal and ethical facets of robotic surgery: a suggestion for a guideline – Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law (sljol.info) ( Proposal for a guideline to regulate the performance of robot assisted surgery in Sri Lanka)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ A juvenile homicide : A criminological summary of the murder of James Bulger’ published in Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law – Volume 14 Issue 2 published in December 2023. https://doi.org/10.4038/sljfmsl.v14i2.7935 – A juvenile homicide: A criminological summary of the murder of James Bulger – Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law (sljol.info) – The paper is based on James Bulger’s murder which has no cause, explanation or reason. (The gruesome juvenile homicide in Liverpool- England) .
- Rathnayake AP, ‘The Passionate Art with Living Flesh and Medical Fidelity: Coding Ethics for Surgeons’ (KDU Law Journal, Volume 3 Issue II, 2023, p 75 -91) published by the Faculty of Law, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University-Ratmalana. Journal – Faculty of Law (kdu.ac.lk)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Foetal patients, surgeons, and medical negligence: An insight for a new legislation – Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law (sljol.info Vol.14 Issue 1 published in June 2023)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ “Beneficence on unborn patients treated in wombs vs. autonomy of pregnant women: A legal standpoint”, ( Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law, Vol.13 No. 2, Published in December 2022)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ “Artificial Wombs’ replacing medical termination of pregnancy and rights: A point of view”, ( Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law, Vol.13 No. 2, Published in December 2022)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Agony in thirst for justice: A legal exposition on Patient Rights and introducing no – fault compensation’ ( Junior Bar Law Journal, Vol. XIII- 2022)
- Rathnayake AP, “From Shylock’s epoch to globalization: A legal exposition on WTO rules and International trade in the new normal”. (Manurawa Law Journal – 2021 published by the Sri Lanka Law College).
- Rathnayake AP ‘ A Legal Exposition on the Rights of the Viable Fetus in the Modern Era’ ( Junior Bar Law Journal, Vol. XII, Bar Association of Sri Lanka)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Do Machines invade Liberties? A Legal Perspective on the Artificial Womb Technology in the light of Reproductive Autonomy’ ( Journal of Legal Studies and Research, Vol. 7 Issue 6 – ISSN 2455 2437, The Law Brigade Publishers- India). Ayodhya-Prabhashini-Rathnayake-JLSR.pdf (thelawbrigade.com)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘ Why is it essential to amend the abortion law in Sri Lanka?: a medico-legal perspective on criminal abortions and victimization – Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law (sljol.info) December 2019- Vol.10 No.01).
- Rathnayake AP, Hon. Justice L.T.B. Dehideniya, ‘Constructive Trusts’, (Judges’ Journal, Sri Lanka Judges Institute, Volume V, December 2019)
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Greening the Chapter III of the Constitution of Sri Lanka: A legal perspective in the light of Right to Health’, (Manurawa Law Journal- 2020 published by the Sri Lanka Law College)
Newsletter/Magazine Articles
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Foetus First Mentality and Related Developments in Law’, (‘Rights & Wrongs’ (R & W) Magazine Volume I, 2023) published by the EdHat International Ltd, United Kingdom under the central concept Knowledge of Law for Everyone’.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘Legal Aspects on Ectogenesis: Points to Ponder’ (The Sri Lankan Scientist Magazine Vol.9 Issue 01) published in 2023.
- Rathnayake AP, The theory of Social Disorganization and Juvenile Delinquency (The Open Quarterly Magazine (3 /2017) published by the Open University of Sri Lanka).
Presentations
- The presentation conducted at the consultation discussion on ‘ situation analysis of children in Sri Lanka’ led by the Social Policy Research Institute (SPRI) based in Belgium & United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The presentation provided inputs to the ‘Situation Analysis of Children’ (SitAn) report of UNICEF Sri Lanka from child protection perspective. The consultation meeting was held on 05th of August 2021.
Unpublished Dissertation
- Introduction of a legal framework to protect the e-consumers in Sri Lanka from Cybercrimes: Lessons from United Kingdom & India (Dissertation for the Masters of Law – Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom).
Unpublished work
- Rathnayake AP, ‘The action of man upon man and the moral reliability: An analysis on Surgical Ethics’.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘The revolutionized medical concept ‘Fetal Pain’; A legal perspective’.
- Rathnayake AP, ‘The ethical dilemma of prenatal ultrasound technology: A discussion with reference to medical informed consent law’